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DictionaryconjureMagical summoning
verb

conjure

KAHN-jur/ˈkɑːndʒər/

To summon an apparent presence through magic.

The magician appears to conjure a ghost above the platform.

A stage magician raises open hands as an apparently translucent human-shaped presence materializes above a small empty platform, with onlookers focused on the apparition.
Etymology
conLatintogether
+jureLatinto swear

From “swear together,” the verb came to mean commanding on oath and compelling a spirit by a spell. Bringing an image to mind extends this magical summoning: the image appears as though called forth.

In context

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More examples

  • The magician appears to conjure a rabbit from an empty hat.
  • The witch conjured a ghost inside the candlelit circle.
  • The spellbook contains instructions for conjuring up spirits.

Forms

conjure · conjures · conjured · conjuring

conjurer noun — Someone who performs magic or summons spirits.

Similar words

summon
Means calling a being to appear, not necessarily through magic.
invoke
Emphasizes calling on supernatural power rather than making something appear.