Conjured: meaning, definitions and examples
🪄
conjured
[ ˈkɒn.dʒəd ]
magical act
Conjured means to summon something, especially a spirit or a supernatural entity, usually through magical means. It can also refer to the act of creating something as if by magic, often used in the context of illusion or performance.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The magician conjured a rabbit from his hat.
- The witch conjured a storm to frighten the villagers.
- In the story, the hero conjured a powerful ally.
- During the séance, they believed they conjured the spirit of an ancient ancestor.
Translations
Translations of the word "conjured" in other languages:
🇵🇹 invocado
🇮🇳 जादू किया हुआ
🇩🇪 herbeigeführt
🇮🇩 dihadirkan
🇺🇦 закликаний
🇵🇱 wezwanie
🇯🇵 呼び出された
🇫🇷 convoqué
🇪🇸 invocado
🇹🇷 çağrılan
🇰🇷 소환된
🇸🇦 استحضار
🇨🇿 vyvolaný
🇸🇰 vyčarovaný
🇨🇳 召唤的
🇸🇮 poklican
🇮🇸 kallaður
🇰🇿 шақырылған
🇬🇪 გამოიძახეს
🇦🇿 çağırılan
🇲🇽 invocado
Etymology
The word 'conjure' derives from the Latin 'conjurare,' which means 'to swear together' or 'to call upon.' This Latin term is a combination of 'con-' (together) and 'jurare' (to swear). Over time, it evolved in Middle English to become 'conjuren,' which signified the invoking of spirits or using of magic. The term is frequently associated with practices of magic and illusion, illustrating the interplay between religion, superstition, and theatrical performance throughout history. By the 16th century, 'conjure' was commonly used in English literature, often in relation to witchcraft, alchemy, and the summoning of supernatural beings. As such, its usage has remained closely tied to themes of fantasy and the unknown, showcasing humanity's fascination with the mystical and arcane.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #18,876, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
- ...
- 18873 permutation
- 18874 troupe
- 18875 nestled
- 18876 conjured
- 18877 commemorated
- 18878 relativism
- 18879 astounded
- ...