Conjure Up

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑndʒər ʌp/

Definitions of conjure up

verb to bring to mind; evoke

Example Sentences

A1 I can conjure up a rabbit out of a hat.

A2 She tried to conjure up memories of her childhood.

B1 The author's vivid descriptions conjure up images of a bustling city.

B2 The magician was able to conjure up a spectacular fireworks display.

C1 The artist's paintings have the ability to conjure up deep emotions in the viewer.

C2 The novel's rich prose conjures up a world full of magic and wonder.

adverb used to describe how something is conjured up

Example Sentences

A1 I can conjure up a simple meal with just a few ingredients.

A2 She was able to conjure up a solution to the problem in no time.

B1 The magician was able to conjure up a rabbit out of his hat.

B2 The author's vivid descriptions conjure up images of a bustling city.

C1 The artist's paintings have the power to conjure up deep emotions in the viewer.

C2 The chef's culinary skills can conjure up flavors that transport you to another place.

Examples of conjure up in a Sentence

formal The artist was able to conjure up a beautiful landscape with just a few brush strokes.

informal I can't believe you were able to conjure up such a delicious meal with just leftovers.

slang The magician can conjure up some crazy tricks that will blow your mind.

figurative The old photograph conjured up memories of a happier time in her life.

Grammatical Forms of conjure up

past tense

conjured up

plural

conjure up

comparative

more conjure up

superlative

most conjure up

present tense

conjures up

future tense

will conjure up

perfect tense

has conjured up

continuous tense

is conjuring up

singular

conjure up

positive degree

conjure up

infinitive

to conjure up

gerund

conjuring up

participle

conjured up

Origin and Evolution of conjure up

First Known Use: 1600 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'conjure up' originates from the Latin word 'conjurare' meaning to swear together or conspire.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of magic or summoning spirits, the term 'conjure up' has evolved to mean to bring to mind or evoke something through imagination or memory.