conjures; conjured; conjuring
1
: to make (something) appear or seem to appear by using magic
a magician who conjures live doves from silk scarves
—usually + upIn the movie she has the power to conjure up storms, fires, and earthquakes.
2
a
: to make you think of (something)
The title of the book conjures [=evokes] images of politics, protest, and war.
—usually + upThe photos conjure up memories of a simpler time.
For many, the word "Greenland" conjures up images of vast, icy plains.
b
: to create or imagine (something)
The students conjured a clever scheme to raise the money they needed.
—usually + upHer imagination conjured up a summer scene.
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“Conjure.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/conjure. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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