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).
Phrases and idioms:
conjure up
1. bring into existence or cause to appear as if by magic.
2 cause to appear to the eye or mind; evoke.
Etymology: ME f. OF conjurer plot, exorcise f. L conjurare band together by oath (as com-, jurare swear)