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conjure Definition

con·jure (kun′jər, kän′-; for vi.1 & vt.1 kən jo̵or′)

intransitive verb -·jured, -·jur·ing

  1. Obsolete to be sworn in a conspiracy
  2. in primitive or superstitious rites, to summon a demon or spirit as by a magic spell
  3. to practice magic or legerdemain

Etymology: ME conjuren < OFr conjurer < L conjurare, to swear together, conspire < com-, together + jurare, to swear: see jury

transitive verb

  1. to call upon or entreat solemnly, esp. by some oath
  2. in primitive or superstitious rites, to summon (a demon or spirit) as by a magic spell
  3. to bring about by conjuration

conjure Idioms

conjure up

  1. to cause to be or appear as by magic or legerdemain
  2. to call to mind the music conjured up memories
conjure Synonyms

conjure

v.

  1. To practice magic

    enchant, cast a spell, practice legerdemain; see charm 1.

  2. To appeal to

    entreat, implore, adjure; see beg 1, urge 2.

conjure Usage Examples

Object

  • trick: God is not reduced to conjuring tricks of a very low order.
  • image: The smell of baking cookies can conjure images from childhood.
  • vision: Creationism often conjures visions of religious zealots who believe the book of Genesis verbatim.
  • atmosphere: It was well enough played and conjured an eerie, suspenseful atmosphere.
  • spirit: The Vintage Grooves really manage to conjure the spirit of the time, tongue firmly in cheek, in Big Apple.
  • memory: Talk of dance class often conjures cringe-inducing memories of the legging clad Leroy high kicking his way to stardom in Fame.

Adjective complement

  • magic: These names even from the past conjure up magic in most people.

Modifying Another Word

  • instantly: Walking through the hall instantly conjures up images of grand parties that must have been held here in the past.
  • immediately: Such a diverse range of materials immediately conjures up a significant amount of potential products that this system can be used to produce.
  • alone: Truly one of the most famous hotels in the world, the name alone conjures an.. .
  • often: The word ' veteran ' often conjures up an image of the generation who served s.. .
  • always: Lucy was always conjuring up scary stories of drooling, famished monsters.

Followed by an intransitive particle

  • up: Many others have been conjured up more recently with the explicit goal to fix up the missing mass in our galaxies.

Followed by a transitive particle

  • up: All you have to do is conjure up a small sprite.

Particle object:

  • specter: Others conjure up the more troubling specter of surveillance or reality TV.
  • image: Even the word conjures up images of vast armies, ready to do battle.
  • vision: A witch conjures up a fake vision to deceive a Duke's daughter.
  • ghost: Atmospheric writing, conjures up ghosts of the past.
  • imagery: Davies, working from his own autobiographical script, presents the ordinary lives beautifully and conjures up memorable imagery.
  • magic: Give up or see if you can conjure up a little magic to help?