as in to beg
to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner
I conjure you to hear my plea for mercy
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Recent Examples of conjure
Universal's new Epic Universe theme park has officially conjured Newt Scamander's Eddie Redmayne, Dolores Umbridge's Imelda Staunton, and more stars to make magic in the Harry Potter franchise once again.
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Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2025
The mere thought conjures images of empty store shelves during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when Americans were scrambling for everything from toilet paper to baking flour.
—Alexis Christoforous, ABC News, 5 Apr. 2025
Hazel can even conjure and fling a little stuffed creature, Crouton, who sneaks through gaps to reach crucial areas.
—PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
Kim’s hands give us critical theories and histories of governing lines, all the while conjuring distinct Deaf lines.
—Mara Mills, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
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Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2025
The mere thought conjures images of empty store shelves during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when Americans were scrambling for everything from toilet paper to baking flour.
—Alexis Christoforous, ABC News, 5 Apr. 2025
Hazel can even conjure and fling a little stuffed creature, Crouton, who sneaks through gaps to reach crucial areas.
—PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
Kim’s hands give us critical theories and histories of governing lines, all the while conjuring distinct Deaf lines.
—Mara Mills, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conjure
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In turn, Julian begged his ex to destroy the incriminating papers for the sake of their family.—
Sabienna Bowman,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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For nearly ten years, fans have been begging for its return.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Port of Seattle is petitioning to overturn a controversial new city law that allows housing in part of SoDo, escalating a political fight over the future of Seattle's industrial lands.—
Christine Clarridge,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
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After his family won rulings for his return to U.S. soil by Monday, the Trump administration petitioned the Supreme Court to intervene.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Conjure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conjure. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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