Conjure — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈkän-jər/ con·jure

Meaning & Definition of Conjure

Conjure (verb)

  1. to charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly
  2. to summon by or as if by invocation or incantation
  3. to affect or effect by or as if by magic

Conjure (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner

    "I conjure you to hear my plea for mercy"

    similar: appeal (to), beg, beseech, besiege, entreat, impetrate, implore, importune, petition, plead (to), pray, solicit, supplicate, call on
    related: bludge (chiefly Australian & New Zealand), cadge, mooch, sponge, ask, desire, invoke, request, claim, coerce, command, compel, demand, force, insist, require
    near: hint, imply, intimate, suggest, appease, conciliate, gratify, mollify, oblige, pacify, placate, please, satisfy, comfort, console, content, quiet

Related Entry: Conjure (up) (verb)

Conjure (up) is a different word from Conjure. The synonyms below are for conjure (up), not for conjure.

  1. to form a mental picture of

    "with certain flowers I instantly conjure up memories of our Caribbean honeymoon"

    similar: conceit (chiefly dialect), conceive, dream, envisage, envision, fancy, fantasize, fantasy, feature, ideate, image, imagine, picture, see, vision, visualize
    related: daydream, stargaze, hallucinate, re-create, reflect, relive, reminisce, contemplate, meditate, muse, ponder, ruminate, concoct, fabricate, invent, make up, manufacture, plan, project, foresee, prefigure

  2. to call into being through the use of one's inner resources or powers

    "managed to conjure up the courage to ask the boss for a raise"

    similar: gather, get up, summon
    related: educe, elicit, evoke, raise

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Conjure

The most common words with a similar meaning to Conjure:

appeal (to), beg, beseech, besiege, entreat, impetrate, implore, importune, petition, plead (to), pray, solicit, supplicate, call on

Related Words for Conjure

bludge, cadge, mooch, sponge, ask, desire, invoke, request, claim, coerce, command, compel, demand, force, insist, require

Near Antonyms of Conjure

hint, imply, intimate, suggest, appease, conciliate, gratify, mollify, oblige, pacify, placate, please, satisfy, comfort, console, content, quiet

Word Forms of Conjure

Inflections: conjured, conjuring

Origin & Etymology of Conjure

Middle English, from Anglo-French conjurer, from Latin conjurare to join in taking an oath, from com- + jurare to swear jury

First known use: 13th centuryt

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Conjure

Words & Phrases Containing Conjure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Conjure

What does "Conjure" mean?

"Conjure" means to charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly. As a verb, it is defined as: to charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly.

What is another word for "Conjure"?

Other words for "Conjure" include appeal (to), beg, beseech, besiege, entreat, impetrate, implore and importune. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Conjure" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Conjure"?

There are 30 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Conjure". Common alternatives include appeal (to), beg, beseech, besiege, entreat, impetrate, implore, importune, petition and plead (to).

How do you use "Conjure" in a sentence?

Examples of "Conjure" in a sentence: "I conjure you to hear my plea for mercy".

Is "Conjure" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Conjure" is a verb.

Is "Conjure" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Conjure" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Conjure"?

"Conjure" is pronounced /ˈkän-jər/ and divided into syllables as con·jure.

What is the origin of the word "Conjure"?

"Conjure" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French conjurer, from Latin conjurare to join in taking an oath, from com- + jurare to swear jury. First known use: 13th centuryt.