Conjure up Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈkɑndʒɝ/ /ˈəp

KAHN-jer UP

UK

kˈʌndʒɐ/ /ˈʌp

kuhn-JUH UP

Definition

To make an image, idea, or feeling appear in your mind; to bring something into memory or imagination, often vividly.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used in a figurative sense about thoughts, memories, or images, not real magic. Common with 'memories', 'images', 'feelings'. Can also suggest vivid or surprising mental pictures. Often a bit literary or creative, not for everyday literal use.

• Spanish: evocar - imaginar - hacer aparecer (mentalmente)
• Portuguese (BR): evocar - imaginar - trazer à mente
• Portuguese (PT): evocar - imaginar - trazer à mente
• Chinese (Simplified): 想起 - 勾起（回忆） - 使浮现
• Chinese (Traditional): 想起 - 勾起（回憶） - 使浮現
• Hindi: मन में लाना - याद करना - कल्पना करना
• Arabic: يستحضر - يتخيل - يثير في الذهن
• Bengali: মনে করিয়ে দেওয়া - কল্পনায় ফুটিয়ে তোলা
• Russian: вызывать в воображении - оживлять в памяти
• Japanese: 思い浮かべる - 心に描く
• Vietnamese: gợi lên - khiến liên tưởng tới
• Korean: 연상하게 하다 - 떠올리게 하다
• Turkish: zihinde canlandırmak - akla getirmek
• Urdu: یاد دلانا - ذہن میں لانا
• Indonesian: gợi lên - làm hiện lên trong tâm trí

Example Sentences

Certain smells can conjure up childhood memories.

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Can you conjure up an example for this word?

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The movie poster conjures up images of adventure and excitement.

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That song instantly conjures up my last summer vacation.

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Just the mention of pizza conjures up images of cheesy slices and good friends.

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Sometimes I try to conjure up how things might be in ten years.

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