beschwören
Translation
to conjure, to summon, to swear, to implore
Examples
Er versucht, einen Geist zu beschwören.
He is trying to conjure a spirit.
Sie beschworen ihre Unschuld.
They swore their innocence.
Ich beschwöre dich, mir zu helfen.
I implore you to help me.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) beschwören to conjure ((sth.)) He wants to conjure a demon.
((et4)) beschwören to swear ((sth.)) She swears her innocence.
((j-n)) beschwören, ((etwas zu tun)) to implore ((sb.)) to do ((sth.)) I implore you to go.
Similar Words
herbeirufen (to summon), anflehen (to implore)
Etymology
From 'be-' (prefix) and 'schwören' (to swear). The meaning extends from 'swearing' an oath to 'invoking' something with an oath, hence 'to conjure'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a magician 'swearing' ('schwören') a magic formula to 'conjure' ('beschwören') a spirit.