conjure - Master This Word
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conjure Word Meanings
- to summon a spirit or ghost
- to produce or bring to mind
- to come up with something by magic
conjure Example Sentences
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conjure Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ˈkɒn.dʒə/
US
/ˈkɑn.dʒɚ/
conjure Word Etymology
con- = together + jure = swear (Latin) → Old French 'conjurer' → English. Imagine a magician bringing forth a spirit by raising their hands and chanting incantations, visually conjuring up mystical images.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
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Conjure is a verb used to summon a spirit or ghost, to produce or bring to mind, and to come up with something by magic. In folklore, a magician might conjure a demon by raising hands and chanting incantations. In everyday speech you conjure memories, ideas, or excuses, often implying effort, imagination, or theatrical flair. The word carries a sense of deliberate or dramatic action, whether magical or mental, and it appears in fiction, film, and witty humor. Its etymology traces con- together and jure to swear, through Old French conjurer into English, capturing the idea of conjuring something into being.
Usage Reminders
- Conjure often means magical or deliberate mental action; use with up for memories, images, or plans; avoid for everyday physical creation; connect with drama or fiction; past tense is conjured; you can say conjuration as the noun.
Common Misconceptions
- Conjure is only about ghosts or spirits
- It means literally creating something out of thin air in everyday life
- Conjure and conjure up are always interchangeable with summon
- Past tense is conjorde or conjurrd
- The word cannot be used in non-fiction contexts
Thinking Differences
English often uses conjure in dramatic or literary contexts, especially with up for mental images; learners may overextend to ordinary creation.
Learning Tips
- Pair conjure with up when talking about memories or images
- Compare with evoke and summon to pick the right nuance
- Remember past tense is conjured
- Use in fiction or witty humor for dramatic effect
- Learn the noun form conjuration
- Practice with varied contexts (spirits, ideas, plans)
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What does the word 'conjure' mean?
A.Imagine
B.Forget
C.Sleep
D.Eat
Step 2: Usage
In which sentence is 'conjure' used correctly?
A.He imagined a world of dragons.
B.She forgot about the magic spell.
C.I slept through the whole movie.
D.They ate delicious pizza for dinner.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which is a synonym of 'conjure'?
A.Evoke
B.Conceal
C.Destroy
D.Reveal
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'conjure'?
A.Visualize
B.Banish
C.Summon
D.Envision
Step 5: Mastery
In what real-life situation might someone 'conjure' something?
A.In a science experiment
B.During a sports game
C.At a magic show
D.While cooking dinner
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