conjure (up)

verb

Definition of conjure (up)next
1
as in to imagine
to form a mental picture of with certain flowers I instantly conjure up memories of our Caribbean honeymoon

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2
as in to summon
to call into being through the use of one's inner resources or powers managed to conjure up the courage to ask the boss for a raise

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conjure (up)
  1. imagine
  2. summon
  3. see
  4. gather
  5. envision
  6. get up
  7. picture
Verb
  • The lads didn’t compile or even intend this album—but yeesh, imagine a world without it.
    Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024
  • The mall is an elegy for what mid-20th-century politicians and progressives imagined downtown Los Angeles could be: a city with a vibrant core, accessible by freeways, anchored by a City Hall with encomiums inscribed above entrances exalting the public good.
    Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of imagine
Verb
  • Mager was summoned to Ashland Police headquarters to interview both Jane Doe and Grate.
    Natalie Cardenas, ABC News, 22 Nov. 2024
  • This shift summons deep, cold waters in the central and eastern Pacific.
    Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of summon
Verb
  • To paint, or not to paint:Painting yourself green to see 'Wicked' in theaters?
    Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
  • The continued heat coverage may bring more attention to the climate crisis, as international fans see their favorite sports stars suffering from the impacts of extreme heat, Murfree said.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of see
Verb
  • Families and friends gather to celebrate with sumptuous dinners and share the joy of Thanksgiving.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Nov. 2024
  • The types of clouds gathering on the horizon are a good indicator of what kind of weather is ahead.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of gather
Verb
  • Williams envisions two- to three-day immersive events where fans, hotel guests, high rollers and families can get in the ring and have fun before the matches.
    Candace Oehler, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
  • At least not at the levels this group envisioned at the season’s outset.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of envision
Verb
  • According to Flax, the best way to do that gutter cleaning is to roll up your sleeves, grab a ladder, and get up to the roof line.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
  • For a limited time, get up to $250 off with one of our biggest sales of the year starting Nov 28th.
    Beth Kindig, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of get up
Verb
  • On the ground floor, the red cognac hues of the salon bar (pictured above) create a welcoming atmosphere to a modern space that narrates the story of the founder, curated by the house’s in-house historian, Isabelle Vignon.
    Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Senior White House officials Brett McGurk and Amos Hochstein, pictured above,are scheduled to visit Israel today for talks on possible cease-fires in both Lebanon and Gaza, and the release of hostages held by Hamas.
    Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of picture
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