What is another word for conjure?

Pronunciation: [kˈʌnd͡ʒə] (IPA)

Conjure, a verb that means to bring into existence by magic or to call (something) to mind. There are several synonyms for the word conjure. One good example is to summon, which has a similar meaning of calling something forth or to order it to appear. Another synonym is evoke, which refers to an emotional response rather than a physical manifestation. You can also use the verb rouse, indicating the act of stirring someone or something into action, or produce, which means to create something from nothing. Lastly, the word coax can also be used as a synonym for conjure, meaning to convince or persuade something or someone to appear or come into existence.

Synonyms for Conjure:

What are the hypernyms for Conjure?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for conjure?

Conjure has several antonyms, depending on the context in which it's used. If we consider the meaning to be to create or bring into existence, the antonyms would be destroy, demolish, dismantle or annihilate. However, if we consider the word to mean to recall or remember, then the antonyms would be forget, ignore, neglect, or overlook. If we think of it in terms of magic or witchcraft, the antonym would simply be to debunk or disprove. Overall, the antonyms for conjure vary depending on the definition being used, and there is no single word that can cover all of them.

What are the antonyms for Conjure?

Usage examples for Conjure

I conjure you, Louisa, tell me what is the matter.
"Dickens As an Educator"
James L. (James Laughlin) Hughes
The suspended lamps, with their huge ugly shades, had an ominous appearance by daylight, and Flamby found herself considering the unfinished drawings and paintings which were visible about the large bleak room, and trying to conjure up thought-forms of the students who had executed them.
"The Orchard of Tears"
Sax Rohmer
I can conjure up at will the entire philosophy of Buddha as epitomised in the Light of Asia by contemplation of such a landmark; Arnold's expression for a sheep, 'woolly mother.
"The Orchard of Tears"
Sax Rohmer

Famous quotes with Conjure

  • Nothing is more memorable than a smell. One scent can be unexpected, momentary and fleeting, yet conjure up a childhood summer beside a lake in the mountains.
    Diane Ackerman
  • I have had to work long and hard to eradicate the dangerous delusion that, in a bad position, I could always, or nearly always, conjure up some unexpected combination to extricate me from my difficulties.
    Alexander Alekhine
  • Getting older, I realize I've had a very fortunate life. I've had a budget that's allowed me to do just about any silly little thing the mind could conjure up, and I'm still alive and here.
    Rick Danko
  • Today, only 2 percent of the people know the name of someone serving in uniform. That means 2 percent of your listeners can actually conjure up the image of someone wearing the uniform of the military of the United States.
    Oliver North
  • If you are ever going to move beyond where you stand at that moment you have to conjure a picture in your head of where you want to go.
    Deval Patrick

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