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Added 5 October 2026

conjure

/ˈkʌn.d͡ʒə/ verb

In Latin: accio, ēliciō, evoco Wiktionary

verb Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about conjure at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

To perform magic tricks.
He started conjuring at the age of 15, and is now a famous stage magician.
To summon (a devil, etc.) using supernatural power.
To practice black magic.

noun

The practice of magic; hoodoo; conjuration.

Origin

From 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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