conjure
word
Definition
To make something appear, especially by magic, or to bring an idea, picture, or feeling to mind.
Usage & Nuances
Somewhat formal; often used in stories, fantasy, and magic contexts. In everyday English, it can also mean to vividly evoke an image, memory, or emotion. Common collocations: 'conjure up', as in 'conjure up a memory'. Not the same as simple 'imagine'.
Spanish: evocar - hacer aparecer - hacer magiaPortuguese (BR): evocar - fazer aparecer - fazer magiaPortuguese (PT): evocar - fazer aparecer - fazer magiaChinese (Simplified): 变戏法 - 变出 - 使浮现Chinese (Traditional): 變戲法 - 變出 - 使浮現Hindi: जादू करना - उत्पन्न करना - याद करनाArabic: إستحضر - أخرج بالسحر - استدعىBengali: জাদু করে ডাকা - মনে আনাRussian: вызывать - создавать (волшебством)Japanese: 魔法で出す - 思い浮かべるVietnamese: gọi ra - làm xuất hiện (bằng phép thuật)Korean: 불러내다 - 떠올리다Turkish: gözünün önüne getirmek - ortaya çıkarmak (sihirle)Urdu: جادو سے ظاہر کرنا - یاد تازہ کرناIndonesian: memanggil (dengan sihir) - membangkitkan (dalam pikiran)
Example Sentences
The magician conjured a rabbit out of his hat.
basic
The smell of cookies conjured memories of her childhood.
basic
She managed to conjure a smile, even though she was sad.
natural
He tried to conjure a happy memory to feel better.
basic
Can you conjure up a few ideas for the party decorations?
natural
The old castle conjures visions of ancient times.
natural