Synonyms for conjure
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : kon-jer, kuhn- for 1–5, 8–10, 12; kuhn-joor for 6, 7, 11 |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɒn dʒər, ˈkʌn- for 1–5, 8–10, 12; kənˈdʒʊər for 6, 7, 11 |
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Définition of conjure
Origin :- late 13c., "command on oath," from Old French conjurer "invoke, conjure" (12c.), from Latin coniurare "to swear together; conspire," from com- "together" (see com-) + iurare "to swear" (see jury (n.)). Magical sense is c.1300, for "constraining by spell" a demon to do one's bidding. Related: Conjured; conjuring. Phrase conjure up "cause to appear in the mind" (as if by magic) attested from 1580s.
- verb appeal to, implore
- verb cast spell
- I conjure you by that which you profess, (how'er you come to know it,) answer me to what I ask you.
- Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 11, June 11, 1870 » by Various
- It's a curious double picture, if one could but conjure it up.
- Extract from : « The Stark Munro Letters » by J. Stark Munro
- Each possessed a name with which to conjure in the world of science.
- Extract from : « Lords of the Stratosphere » by Arthur J. Burks
- I conjure you, let me keep my confession of faith to myself!
- Extract from : « Erdgeist (Earth-Spirit) » by Frank Wedekind
- I conjure you, by the angel that is in you, during that time come no more to my sight!
- Extract from : « Erdgeist (Earth-Spirit) » by Frank Wedekind
- She was struggling with recollection, and endeavoring to conjure it.
- Extract from : « The Golden Woman » by Ridgwell Cullum
- Mr. Fitch's name was one with which to conjure in the Gordon household.
- Extract from : « Janet of the Dunes » by Harriet T. Comstock
- Not only this but she is a firm believer in the practice of conjure.
- Extract from : « Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States » by Work Projects Administration
- Promise, I conjure you, promise me to say nothing more of this.
- Extract from : « Evenings at Donaldson Manor » by Maria J. McIntosh
- Among others were Manuk Manuk, surely a name to conjure with!
- Extract from : « A Woman's Journey through the Philippines » by Florence Kimball Russel
Antonyms for conjure
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