v. 1 intr. perform tricks which are seemingly magical, esp. by rapid movements of the hands. 2 tr. (usu. foll. by out of, away, to, etc.) cause to appear or disappear as if by magic (conjured a rabbit out of a hat; conjured them to a desert island; his pain was conjured away). 3 tr. call upon (a spirit) to appear. 4 intr. perform marvels. 5 tr. (often foll. by to + infin.) appeal solemnly to (a person). conjure up 1 bring into existence or cause to appear as if by magic. 2 cause to appear to the eye or mind; evoke.
[ ME f. OF conjurer plot, exorcise f. L conjurare band together by oath (as com-, jurare swear) ]