Synonyms of conjure

conjure

verb

ˈkän-jər 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• beg
• petition
• ask
• pray
• entreat
• implore
• appeal (to)
• beseech
• require
• plead (to)
• invoke
• besiege
• solicit
• call on
• supplicate
• importune
• impetrate
• compel
• request
• desire
• coerce
• force
• cadge
• insist
• sponge
• bludge
• claim
• demand
• mooch
• command

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of conjure

Over six decades, the seminal architect, designer, and editor mined the layers of Mediterranean history to conjure up futuristic concepts — a looking back in order to look forward. — Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 2 Nov. 2026

The bulbous upholstered seats in the Anima collection look like Seussian creatures; her Betsy tables are inspired by birds, with layered leather that conjures feathers. — Helena Madden, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2026

The film also conjures the same terrifying fears as the book with its haunting musical score, set design, camera angles, and the emotional performances of Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, and Scatman Crothers. — Radhika Seth, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

Any changes at this point could be a doomsday scenario for the sport, conjuring memories of what baseball lost in 1994. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing conjure

• conjure (up)