First Known Use: 13th century
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conjure
verb con·jure \vt 2 & vi senses ˈkän-jər also ˈkən-; vt 1 kən-ˈju̇r\
: to make (something) appear or seem to appear by using magic
: to make you think of (something)
: to create or imagine (something)
con·juredcon·jur·ing \ˈkänj-riŋ, ˈkän-jə-, ˈkənj-, ˈkən-jə-; kən-ˈju̇r-iŋ\
Full Definition of CONJURE
transitive verb
1
: to charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly
2
a : to summon by or as if by invocation or incantation b (1) : to affect or effect by or as if by magic (2) : imagine, contrive —often used with up <we conjure up our own metaphors for our own needs — R. J. Kaufmann> (3) : to bring to mind <words that conjure pleasant images> —often used with up <conjure up memories>
intransitive verb
1
a : to summon a devil or spirit by invocation or incantation b : to practice magical arts
2
: to use a conjurer's tricks : juggle
— conjure with
chiefly British : to treat or regard as important <Victor Hugo is a name to conjure with — Peter France>
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Origin of CONJURE
Middle English, from Anglo-French conjurer, from Latin conjurare to join in taking an oath, from com- + jurare to swear — more at jury
Related to CONJURE
- Synonyms
- appeal (to), beseech, besiege, beg, entreat, impetrate, implore, importune, petition, plead (to), pray, solicit, supplicate
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CONJURING Defined for Kids
conjure
verb con·jure \ˈkän-jər, ˈkən-jər\
con·juredcon·jur·ing
Definition of CONJURE for Kids
1
: to practice magical arts
2
: imagine 1 <conjure up an image>
3
: to produce by or as if by magic <Conjuring up portable, waterproof fires was a specialty of Hermione's. — J. K. Rowling, Chamber of Secrets>
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