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conjure

con·jure [ kónjər ] (past and past participle con·jured, present participle con·jur·ing, 3rd person present singular con·jures)


verb 
Definition:
 
1. intransitive verb perform magic tricks: to perform illusions and magic tricks that require agile hand movements, usually for entertainment

2. transitive and intransitive verb invoke supposed supernatural forces: to call upon or order a supposed supernatural force or being by reciting a spell
He was struck dumb by the very demons he was conjuring.

3. transitive verb influence something with spell: to change or influence something by reciting a spell or invocation

4. transitive verb beg somebody: to implore somebody to do something ( archaic )
I conjure you to show me mercy.

5. transitive verb order somebody: to command somebody solemnly to do something ( archaic )

[13th century. Via French< Latin conjurare "bind with an oath," literally "swear together" < jurare (see jury)]
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