conjuring
ˈkɒndʒərɪŋ
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Definition of conjuring - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
stage showact of performing magic tricks
  • The conjuring at the party left everyone amazed..
illusion magic sleight of hand
2.
occult ritualDatedthe practice of summoning spirits or devilsDated
  • Ancient rituals often involved conjuring.
invocation summoning

Adjective

1.
entertainmentrelating to magic tricks or illusions
  • The conjuring show left the audience in awe.
illusionary magical
2.
evokingbringing something to mind as if by magic
  • The conjuring image of the old house made her nostalgic.
magical mystical
3.
magicRarehaving a mysterious or supernatural qualityRare
  • The conjuring atmosphere of the old house was eerie.
magical mystical
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trick making something appear or disappear magically
The magician performed a conjuring trick with a rabbit.

Origin of conjuring

Latin, conjurare (to swear together)

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magicadj.
entertainment
pertaining to conjuring tricks or illusions
magic tricks
skillful use of one's hands when performing conjuring tricks

Examples of conjuring in a sentence

  • The magician's conjuring left the audience spellbound.
  • The book delves into the art of conjuring.
  • He was fascinated by the history of conjuring in medieval times.
  • The conjuring tricks amazed the children.
  • He performed conjuring acts at the carnival.
  • The conjuring melody brought back memories of her childhood.

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  1. French:prestidigitation, de prestidigitation, ...
  2. German:Zaubern, magisch, ...
  3. Italian:magia, di magia, ...
  4. Spanish:magia, mágico, ...
  5. Portuguese:mágica, de magia, ...
  6. Chinese:魔术, 魔术的, ...
  7. Japanese:手品, 魔法の, ...
  8. Arabic:الخدع السحرية, خِدَعِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:קַסָּמוּת, קְסָמִים, ...
  10. Russian:фокус, фокуснический, ...
  11. Ukrainian:магія, магічний, ...
  12. Hindi:जादूगरी, जादू का, ...
conjure
ˈkʌndʒər

Definition of conjure - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
instant arrivaltr.make something appear unexpectedly or seemingly from nowheretr.
  • He conjured a rabbit from his hat..
evoke summon
2.
imaginetr.evoke an image or idea in the mindtr.
  • The poem conjures images of a serene landscape.
envision imagine visualize
3.
stage actintr.perform magic tricks or illusionsintr.
  • The magician conjures with cards and coins.
invoke summon
4.
magictr.summon a spirit or entity using magictr.
  • The wizard conjured a spirit from the ancient book.
evoke invoke
5.
communicationtr.Datedappeal earnestly or strongly to someonetr.Dated
  • He conjured the council to reconsider their decision.
beseech entreat implore
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bring an image or idea into the mind
The book conjured up memories of my childhood..
name known for power or influence
Einstein is a name to conjure in science.
eliminate a problem or fear mysteriously
She managed to conjure away her anxiety before the exam.
be important or respected and get attention
Einstein is a name to conjure with in science.
person who is very important or famous
Albert Einstein is a name to conjure with in science.
man using supernatural powers for magic or healing
The conjure man helped the villagers with his powers.

Origin of conjure

Latin, conjurare (to swear together)

Examples of conjure in a sentence

  • The magician could conjure coins from behind your ear.
  • The artist could conjure a scene with just a few strokes.
  • He tried to conjure memories of his childhood home.
  • He can conjure a rabbit from a hat.
  • She learned to conjure illusions at a young age.
  • The sorcerer conjured a guardian at midnight.

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  1. French:faire apparaître, invoquer, ...
  2. German:hervorzaubern, heraufbeschwören, ...
  3. Italian:far apparire, richiamare, ...
  4. Spanish:hacer aparecer, evocar, ...
  5. Portuguese:conjurar, suscitar, ...
  6. Chinese:使出现, 唤起, ...
  7. Japanese:魔法で出す, 呼び起こす, ...
  8. Arabic:اِسْتَحْضَرَ, تَخَيَّلَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִשְׁלוֹף, לְעוֹרֵר, ...
  10. Russian:вызывать, вызывать образы, ...
  11. Ukrainian:з'являтися, викликати образи, ...
  12. Hindi:जादू से प्रकट करना, उत्पन्न करना, ...

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