Definition of Conjure
Conjure
con·jure
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to summon or call upon a being such as a spirit or a demon by a ritual, magic, or incantation;
e.g. The old lady claimed that she could conjure the spirit of their dead grandfather.
(verb)
to bring something into existence or make it appear by or as if by magic;
e.g. She managed to conjure up a delicious homemade cake in just one hour.
(verb)
to bring something to mind, either by imagining it or by recalling it;
e.g. They worked together to conjure a picture of the model they planned to make.
(verb)
to cause someone to recall a particular memory, often involving a feeling or sensory experience;
e.g. The smells of the spices conjure up memories of her grandmother's cooking.
(verb)
to practice magical tricks and/or acts;
e.g. He was taught to conjure by a magician friend of his.
(verb)
to earnestly implore or beg someone to do something;
e.g. I conjure you to consider this offer carefully before accepting it.
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