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con·jure
 conjure
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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- conjure up
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
conjures, conjuring, conjured |
| definition 1: |
to do or produce by or as if by magic or sleight of hand.
The magician conjured a rabbit from a hat.- similar words:
- produce
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| definition 2: |
to call forth or appeal to (a spirit or devil).
In this scene, the witches chant, seeking to conjure evil spirits.- synonyms:
- call, call forth, evoke, invoke, summon
- similar words:
- arouse, raise
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| related words: |
fancy, revive, summon |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to call forth or appeal to a spirit or devil.
The accusation was that she had conjured. |
| definition 2: |
to practice magic or magicians' tricks.
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| related words: |
jinx |
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| phrase: |
conjure up |
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