conjure

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to produce or create something quickly or unexpectedly, as if by magic.

v. to produce, create, or bring into existence as if by magic or through cleverness.

“She managed to conjure a delicious meal from just a few leftovers.”

“The marketing team had to conjure a new strategy overnight after the initial campaign was rejected by the board.”

C1 · Advanced Literary

v. to use magic to make a spirit or ghost appear.

v. to summon or call forth a spirit, demon, or supernatural entity through ritual or incantation.

“In the story, the old wizard tried to conjure a spirit to help him.”

“The protagonist mistakenly believed he could conjure the ancient entity without suffering any personal consequences.”

C2 · Proficiency Theater Formal · Technical

v. to perform clever tricks that look like magic to entertain people.

v. to perform sleight of hand or manual magic tricks for entertainment.

“The street performer began to conjure with coins, making them disappear into thin air.”

“The historian noted that the ability to conjure was once viewed with suspicion rather than as mere entertainment.”

C2 · Proficiency Archaic · Formal

v. to ask someone very seriously or formally to do something.

v. to appeal to or beseech someone earnestly or solemnly.

“I conjure you to tell the truth for the sake of your family.”

“The prisoner did conjure the king to show mercy, though his pleas ultimately fell on deaf ears.”