conjure

UK /ˈkʌn.d͡ʒə/ US /ˈkɑn.d͡ʒɚ/

verb 5noun 1

Definitions

verb

To perform magic tricks.

He started conjuring at the age of 15, and is now a famous stage magician.

To summon (a devil, etc.) using supernatural power.

To practice black magic.

"Thou great Norman lump!" he muttered. "If I conjure till Doomsday, I cannot make thee gold."

To enchant or bewitch.

To evoke.

noun

The practice of magic; hoodoo; conjuration.

Collocations

ADJ.

able, easy

VERB + CONJURE

believing, muttered, name

CONJURE + NOUN

depression, doomsday, visions

PREP.

till, up

ADV.

finally

Thesaurus

Synonyms

verb — engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear togethe

verb — ask for or request earnestly

verb — summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by m

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

He started conjuring at the age of 15, and is now a famous stage magician.

Wiktionary

"Thou great Norman lump!" he muttered. "If I conjure till Doomsday, I cannot make thee gold."

Wiktionary

There was a deep silence, while Helen's vivid fancy conjured up the scene. She knew the small neat room—she had been with Mrs. Palmer to see it; the cheerful garden filled with flowers, the hum of the

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When they no longer have priests, the gods become very easy to conjure.

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What images does France conjure up for you?

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What images does the name "Tom" conjure up for you?

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Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, conjure is marked as archaic. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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