conjure
UK: ˈkʌn.dʒər | US: ˈkən.dʒər
vt. to summon a spirit or demon by magical means
vt. to produce as if by magic; evoke or create unexpectedly
vi. to practice magic or sorcery
conjure = con<together> + jure<swear>
- con (Latin cum): "together" or "with"
- jure (Latin iurare): "to swear" (originally related to oaths or solemn declarations)
Etymology Origin:
The word "conjure" traces back to Latin coniurare ("to swear together" or "conspire"), combining con- (together) and iurare (to swear). In medieval Latin, it evolved to mean "to invoke by oath," especially in magical contexts, where spirits were summoned under solemn incantations. By the 14th century, English adopted it with a focus on supernatural invocation, later broadening to figurative uses like "conjuring memories." The root jure also appears in "jury" (sworn group) and "perjury" (false oath).
The wizard claimed to conjure spirits from the underworld.
She could conjure vivid images with her storytelling.
The old book contained spells to conjure storms.
His smile conjured memories of happier times.
They accused him of trying to conjure demons.