conjure
The practice of magicThe practice of magic; hoodoo; conjuration.
UK/ˈkʌn.d͡ʒə/US/ˈkɑn.d͡ʒɚ/
» What images does France conjure up for you?
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1 senses(uncountable)The practice of magic; hoodoo; conjuration.
Examples
14 sentencesWhat images does France conjure up for you?
This word conjures up a new way of life.
She conjured only a little for her own amusement.
deSie zauberte nur ein bisschen zu ihrer eigenen Erheiterung. — Yorwba
Algeria, a name that conjures up vast desert landscapes.
What images does the name "Tom" conjure up for you?
Origin
From Middle English conjuren, from Old French conjurer, from Latin coniūrō (“to swear togeFrom Middle English conjuren, from Old French conjurer, from Latin coniūrō (“to swear together; conspire”), from con- (“with, together”) + iūro (“to swear or take an oath”).
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Word family
3 related wordsRelatedconjuration
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable