conjure

[ˈkʌndʒər]

conjure Definition

• 1. to make something appear or seem to be present by using magic or special words
• 2. to create or imagine something in your mind
• 3. to call upon a spirit or ghost through a magic ritual

Using conjure: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "conjure" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The magician conjured a rabbit out of his hat.

• Example

  The book conjures up images of a peaceful countryside.

• Example

  She tried to conjure the spirit of her deceased grandmother.

conjure Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for conjure

• invoke
• summon
• evoke
• produce
• create

Antonyms for conjure

• disperse
• dissipate
• banish

Phrases with conjure

• conjure up

  to bring to mind; to recall or evoke

  Example

  The smell of fresh bread always conjures up memories of my grandmother's kitchen.

• conjure with

  to deal with or have to consider

  Example

  The government must conjure with the problem of unemployment.

• conjure away

  to make something disappear by magic

  Example

  He tried to conjure away the stain on his shirt, but it wouldn't budge.

Origins of conjure

from Old French 'conjurer', from Latin 'conjurare', meaning 'to swear together'

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Summary: conjure in Brief

To 'conjure' [ˈkʌndʒər] is to create an illusion or make something appear through magic or special words. It can also mean to imagine or create something in your mind. Additionally, it refers to calling upon spirits or ghosts through a magic ritual. The phrase 'conjure up' means to bring to mind, while 'conjure with' means to deal with or consider. 'Conjure away' means to make something disappear by magic.