as in begged
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 conjured
His voice conjured cannons and sea shanties.
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Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
Emidio Oceguera, owner and founder of Cerdito Muerto, which translates to the Dead Piglet in Spanish, clearly conjured powerful spirit guides, evident in his painstaking transformation of a historic building that survived not only the Great Chicago Fire but also real estate development.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
There is a distinctive sound design by Jeffrey Salerno that adds to the clean brisk style that Farmer has conjured.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
Somehow, though, the Royals outdid themselves Monday night with a nauseating defeat — one that conjured the immortal wisdom of former Royals manager Buddy Bell.
—Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
To my ears, the music conjured Taylor Swift trying to be Enya.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
In the photographs taken that day, Bruce has a spectral beauty, as if conjured out of the air.
—Andrew Durbin, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
Vibrant and colorful paintings of Route 66 on its 100th anniversary were conjured by Joan Gladstone.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
Watching Emma and Charlie’s plans collapse into chaos, I was struck by how well their journey to their wedding day conjured the violence built into today’s language of love and commitment.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
Emidio Oceguera, owner and founder of Cerdito Muerto, which translates to the Dead Piglet in Spanish, clearly conjured powerful spirit guides, evident in his painstaking transformation of a historic building that survived not only the Great Chicago Fire but also real estate development.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
There is a distinctive sound design by Jeffrey Salerno that adds to the clean brisk style that Farmer has conjured.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
Somehow, though, the Royals outdid themselves Monday night with a nauseating defeat — one that conjured the immortal wisdom of former Royals manager Buddy Bell.
—Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
To my ears, the music conjured Taylor Swift trying to be Enya.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
In the photographs taken that day, Bruce has a spectral beauty, as if conjured out of the air.
—Andrew Durbin, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
Vibrant and colorful paintings of Route 66 on its 100th anniversary were conjured by Joan Gladstone.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
Watching Emma and Charlie’s plans collapse into chaos, I was struck by how well their journey to their wedding day conjured the violence built into today’s language of love and commitment.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conjured
Verb
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The zoo’s management wanted to put Ziggy down, but Lewis begged that the sentence be commuted to life imprisonment, indoors.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Reigns tossed Punk from the announce table onto the ground as the referee begged for both competitors to get back into the ring.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While his ex-wife also petitioned for an order for their daughter, the court did not find any evidence to support one.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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According to the attorney general’s office, Charrington and her sister petitioned a court for a conservator to be appointed to represent their father.—
Melissa Russo,
NBC news,
23 Apr. 2026
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