conjure

English

/ˈkʌnd͡ʒə(ɹ)/, /ˈkɑnd͡ʒəɹ/, /kənˈd͡ʒʊə(ɹ)/

verb
Definitions
  • (intransitive) To perform magic tricks.
  • (transitive) To summon (a devil, etc.) using supernatural power.
  • (intransitive) To practice black magic.
  • (transitive) To enchant or bewitch.
  • (transitive) To evoke.
  • (transitive) To imagine or picture in the mind.
  • (transitive) To make an urgent request to; to appeal to or beseech.
  • (intransitive) To conspire or plot.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English conjuren derived from Old French conjurer derived from Latin coniūrō (conspire, swear together, I swear together) root from Proto-Indo-European *h₂yew-.

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*h₂yew-

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