CONJURE


Meaning of CONJURE in English

[ 'kʌndʒə ]

■ verb

1》 (often ~ something up ) call upon (a spirit) to appear by means of a magic ritual.

↘cause to appear as if by magic.

↘call to the mind.

2》 kən'dʒʊə archaic implore (someone) to do something.

Phrases

a name to ~ with a name of great importance within a particular field.

Derivatives

conjuration ˌkʌndʒə'reɪʃ(ə)n , ˌkɒndʒʊ(ə)- noun

conjuring noun

Origin

ME: from OFr. ~r 'to plot or exorcize', from L. conjurare 'band together by an oath, conspire' (in med. L. 'invoke'), from con- 'together' + jurare 'swear'.

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