conjure
Translation
conjure, evoke, implore
Examples
The magician conjured a rabbit out of a hat.
The magician conjured a rabbit out of a hat.
The smell of cinnamon conjured up memories of my childhood.
The smell of cinnamon conjured up memories of my childhood.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((up)) to bring a memory or image to mind The song conjured up old feelings.
((sth.)) ((from/out of sth.)) to make (sth.) appear as if by magic He conjured a meal from a few ingredients.
Similar Words
Synonyms: summon, evoke, produce
Etymology
From Latin con- ('together') + iurare ('to swear'). Originally to swear an oath together, then to summon by an oath.
Memory Tips
Imagine a magician saying 'CON-JURE!' to make something appear. The sound is dramatic, like the action.