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KUHN-juh
Conjure (verb) means to perform tricks that appear to be magic. Example: “The street performer conjured a coin from behind the child's ear.”
verb
1
To perform tricks that appear to be magic.
"The street performer conjured a coin from behind the child's ear."
2
To summon something, especially by magic or as if by magic.
"In the story, the witch conjures a storm to sink the ship."
3
To bring an image or idea to mind.
"The old photograph conjured up memories of her childhood home."
How to use conjure
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo magically produce something, or to bring a memory or image to mind, as if by magic.
Common pairings
conjure up
conjure an image
conjure a spell
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- conjures
- Past tense
- conjured
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Etymology
From Old French conjurer, from Latin coniurare, "to swear together, conspire" — from con- + iurare ("to swear an oath").
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What does “conjure” mean?
The word “conjure” means to perform tricks that appear to be magic. In plain terms, to magically produce something, or to bring a memory or image to mind, as if by magic.
How do you pronounce “conjure”?
“Conjure” is pronounced KUHN-juh (/ˈkɑn.d͡ʒɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “conjure” in a sentence?
Here is “conjure” used in a sentence: “The street performer conjured a coin from behind the child's ear.”
What part of speech is “conjure”?
“Conjure” is a verb.
Where does the word “conjure” come from?
The word “conjure” comes from Latin. From Old French conjurer, from Latin coniurare, "to swear together, conspire" — from con- + iurare ("to swear an oath").
How many meanings does “conjure” have?
“Conjure” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to perform tricks that appear to be magic.
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