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conjure definition

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

intransitive verb conjured -·jured, conjuring -·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

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