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- [kon-jer, kuhn- for 1–5, 8–10, 12; kuh n-joo r for 6, 7, 11]
- /ˈkɒn dʒər, ˈkʌn- for 1–5, 8–10, 12; kənˈdʒʊər for 6, 7, 11 /
- /ˈkʌn.dʒər/
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- [kon-jer, kuhn- for 1–5, 8–10, 12; kuh n-joo r for 6, 7, 11]
- /ˈkɒn dʒər, ˈkʌn- for 1–5, 8–10, 12; kənˈdʒʊər for 6, 7, 11 /
Definitions of conjure word
- verb conjure If you conjure something out of nothing, you make it appear as if by magic. 3
- verb conjure Conjure up means the same as conjure. 3
- verb conjure to practise conjuring or be a conjuror 3
- verb conjure to call upon supposed supernatural forces by spells and incantations 3
- verb conjure to appeal earnestly or strongly to 3
- intransitive verb conjure to be sworn in a conspiracy 3
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Origin of conjure
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English conjuren < Anglo-French, Old French conjurer < Latin conjūrāre, equivalent to con- con- + jūrāre to swear, derivative of jūs law; cf. jury1, justice
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Parts of speech for Conjure
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
conjure popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
conjure usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for conjure
verb conjure
- crave — If you crave something, you want to have it very much.
- urge — to push or force along; impel with force or vigor: to urge the cause along.
- beseech — If you beseech someone to do something, you ask them very eagerly and anxiously.
- pray — to offer devout petition, praise, thanks, etc., to (God or an object of worship).
- beg — If you beg someone to do something, you ask them very anxiously or eagerly to do it.
Antonyms for conjure
verb conjure
- disgust — to cause loathing or nausea in.
- give — to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation; bestow: to give a birthday present to someone.
- answer — When you answer someone who has asked you something, you say something back to them.
- command — If someone in authority commands you to do something, they tell you that you must do it.
- turn off — to cause to move around on an axis or about a center; rotate: to turn a wheel.
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