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
The cellist and guitarist collaborate on a set of relaxed, generous music that conjures ghosts of British folk and Pacific Northwest indie rock.
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Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 2 June 2026
Jimmy Kimmel's latest criticism of Spencer Pratt conjured up memories from the mayoral candidate's claim to fame.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Mother Nature conjured up five hurricanes last year, with four reaching major hurricane status on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.
—Meredith Garofalo, Space.com, 1 June 2026
For many leaders, the phrase conjures up whispered alliances, opportunistic loyalty, self-interested maneuvering and the slow poisoning of organizational culture.
—Harrison Monarth, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
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Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 2 June 2026
Jimmy Kimmel's latest criticism of Spencer Pratt conjured up memories from the mayoral candidate's claim to fame.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Mother Nature conjured up five hurricanes last year, with four reaching major hurricane status on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.
—Meredith Garofalo, Space.com, 1 June 2026
For many leaders, the phrase conjures up whispered alliances, opportunistic loyalty, self-interested maneuvering and the slow poisoning of organizational culture.
—Harrison Monarth, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conjure
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What made Grande stick out back then was a limber voice that begged to be dressed in sounds that swing.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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In a story this complicated, where everyone from a little girl to a grown man from Boston is begging for their humanity, even Howard Stevens deserves some, too.—
Lyz Lenz,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2026
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Paramount has petitioned the FCC to sign off on the foreign investment, as any foreign ownership stake above 25% requires agency approval.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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In 2024, Roan petitioned to change his surname to honor both his parents.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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“Conjure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conjure. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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