Conjure: meaning, definitions and examples

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conjure

[ ˈkɒn.dʒər ]

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magic

To make something appear or happen by using magic powers. It can also refer to creating something out of nothing or imagining something into existence.

Synonyms

invoke, manifest, summon

Examples of usage

The magician conjured a rabbit out of a hat.
She conjured up a delicious meal from the limited ingredients in the kitchen.

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create

To bring to mind a feeling or memory, typically with effort.

Synonyms

evoke, recall, recreate

Examples of usage

The smell of the cookies conjured memories of her grandmother's baking.
His words conjured up images of a tropical paradise.

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perform

To perform a magic trick or ritual that involves summoning supernatural forces or spirits.

Synonyms

enact, execute, perform

Examples of usage

The sorcerer conjured dark spirits during the midnight ritual.
The magician conjured fire from his fingertips.

Translations

Translations of the word "conjure" in other languages:

🇵🇹 conjurar

🇮🇳 जादू करना

🇩🇪 beschwören

🇮🇩 menyihir

🇺🇦 чаклувати

🇵🇱 czarować

🇯🇵 魔法をかける

🇫🇷 conjurer

🇪🇸 conjurar

🇹🇷 büyü yapmak

🇰🇷 주문을 걸다

🇸🇦 يستحضر

🇨🇿 přivolat

🇸🇰 vyčarovať

🇨🇳 召唤

🇸🇮 priklicati

🇮🇸 kalla fram

🇰🇿 шақыру

🇬🇪 გამოძახება

🇦🇿 çağırmaq

🇲🇽 conjurar

Word origin

The word 'conjure' originated from Middle English 'conuren' or 'conjurien', from Old French 'conjurer', from Latin 'conjurare' meaning 'to swear together'. It was originally used in the sense of invoking a sacred name or appealing to a deity for aid, protection, or inspiration. Over time, the term evolved to encompass magical practices and the act of summoning supernatural entities.

See also: conjuration, conjurations, conjuring.