Conjure
/ˈkɒn.dʒər/noun
To summon a spirit or supernatural being through a ritual or spell.
Did you know?The root of 'conjure' connects to ancient practices of invoking the dead, revealing a powerful link between language and the supernatural.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
conjurare
“to swear together, bind by an oath”
Old French
Old French
conjurer
“to summon or invoke a spirit”
Middle English
Middle English
conjuren
“to call upon or invoke, often in a magical context”
Modern English
English
conjure
“to bring to mind or summon, especially through magic or spells”
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