What does “conjure” mean?
- 1
verbto make a picture or memory appear in someone’s mind
The smell of pine conjures up memories of childhood holidays.
- 2
verbto make something appear as if by magic, or to produce it quickly
She conjured a delicious meal from a few leftovers.
Conjure at a glance
- Part of speech
- verb
- CEFR level
- C1 (advanced)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈkɑndʒɚ/ · KAHN-jer
How to use “conjure” correctly
Usually followed by “up” in the sense of bringing an image to mind: “The word ‘Paris’ conjures up romance.”
Common phrases with “conjure”
- conjure up images of
- conjure up a picture
- a name to conjure with
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- evoke
- summon
- produce
Word family
- conjurer
- conjuring
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