Conjure: meaning, definitions and examples

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conjure

 

[ หˆkษ’n.dส’ษ™r ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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.
Context #3 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น conjurar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคพเคฆเฅ‚ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช beschwรถren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyihir

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ะฐะบะปัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ czarowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ญ”ๆณ•ใ‚’ใ‹ใ‘ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท conjurer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ conjurar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bรผyรผ yapmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฃผ๋ฌธ์„ ๊ฑธ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุณุชุญุถุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™ivolat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vyฤarovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฌๅ”ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ priklicati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kalla fram

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐา›ั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒซแƒแƒฎแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงaฤŸฤฑrmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ conjurar

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,988, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.