conjure

UK
/ˈkɒn.dʒə/
US
/ˈkɑn.dʒɚ/

Translations

conjureverb
conjured
Past Simple
conjured
Past Participle
conjuring
Gerund
UK
/ˈkɒn.dʒə/
US
/ˈkɑn.dʒɚ/
The magician can conjure a rabbit out of a hat.
Фокусник может колдовать кролика из шляпы.
The sorcerer tried to conjure the spirits with an ancient spell.
Колдун пытался заклинать духов с помощью древнего заклинания.
The smell of the ocean can conjure memories of summer vacations.
Запах океана может вызвать воспоминания о летних каникулах.
Synonyms
conjurenoun
conjures
pl
UK
/ˈkʌn.dʒə/
US
/ˈkɑːn.dʒɚ/
Chiefly Southern US and Afro-American folklore: a spell, charm, or act of hoodoo magic.
conjureadjective
Used attributively in regional English to denote something connected with folk magic (e.g. ‘conjure doctor’).

Definitions

conjureverb
To call upon or command (a spirit or ghost) to appear, by means of a magic ritual.
The magician attempted to conjure a spirit from the other world during the séance.
To make (something) appear unexpectedly or seemingly from nowhere as if by magic.
She managed to conjure a delicious meal from the few ingredients she had in the kitchen.
To bring to mind; recall or evoke.
The old photograph conjured memories of their childhood adventures.
To implore (someone) to do something.
I conjure you to reconsider your decision for the sake of the team.
To perform tricks or illusions as a conjurer; practise sleight of hand.
The street performer could conjure for hours, astonishing passers-by with card tricks.
conjurenoun
A magic spell or charm; hoodoo.
The rootworker laid a powerful conjure on the amulet to keep evil away.
conjureadjective
Relating to or characteristic of folk magic or hoodoo practices.
She sought help from a famous conjure woman who lived outside town.