verb

conjure

KUHN-juh

verb

To perform tricks that appear to be magic.

"The street performer conjured a coin from behind the child's ear."

To summon something, especially by magic or as if by magic.

"In the story, the witch conjures a storm to sink the ship."

To bring an image or idea to mind.

"The old photograph conjured up memories of her childhood home."

How to Use Conjure

Learner’s notes

In 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

conjured past tense, conjures singular

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The street performer _____ a coin from behind the child's ear.

From Old French conjurer, from Latin coniurare, "to swear together, conspire" — from con- + iurare ("to swear an oath").

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