conjure (up)

Definition of conjure (up)next
1
2
as in to summon
to call into being through the use of one's inner resources or powers managed to conjure up the courage to ask the boss for a raise

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for conjure (up)
Verb
  • My friend Cody Two Bears did not need to imagine.
    Cody Two Bears, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2026
  • When her father’s time appeared to be at hand a few days ago, Felicia Parazaider imagined him being reunited with Terry Kath in the afterlife soon.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • At Ojai, Lewis wistfully performed the solo prelude off in Libbey Park shrubbery as if a dallying forest spirit summoning ghosts of festivals past.
    Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026
  • That's right, I've been summoned to the Mothership.
    Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • The controversial diplomatic breakthrough poses a quandary for Vance, whose aides see Rubio as his most viable challenger for the Republican presidential nomination should the secretary choose to run.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
  • She was last seen Thursday night in surveillance footage walking through the Publix parking lot at 100 Old Cherokee Road.
    Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • On this late May evening, the 15 men gathered there were contemplating tackling something few had previously had the courage or skill to take on.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
  • Early yesterday, as Argentina sealed a 3-0 victory over Algeria, hundreds of fans gathered on the courtyard lawn of Beijing’s Argentine Embassy to cheer the team on.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • As for the film’s newest character Lilypad, voiced by Greta Lee, Newman initially envisioned an aggressive electric sound.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 19 June 2026
  • Garcia envisioned his own fashion show there, and made the decision to start his own label, one that celebrates his Colombian culture.
    Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • After getting up 28 shots against Australia and 32 against Paraguay, Turkey’s coach was mystified by the results.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 20 June 2026
  • Both were able to get up under their own power and continue playing, but that will add stoppage time to the end of this half.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 June 2026
Verb
  • Several dogs were pictured chained to trees or metal stakes.
    Julia Coin June 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2026
  • In May 2024, Lisa and Arnault were pictured together at the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Kith Launch Celebration in Miami.
    Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Conjure (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conjure%20%28up%29. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster