conjuring
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈkɒndʒərɪŋ/
KK: /ˈkɒnʤərɪŋ/
noun
Definition
An act of bringing something into existence, often through magic or supernatural means.
Example
The magician's conjuring amazed the audience as he pulled a rabbit out of his hat.
Conversation
Did you see that movie about conjuring spirits?
Yeah, it was so creepy!
I loved how they portrayed the whole conjuring process.
Me too! It really made the story more intense.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
summoning
evocation
manifestation
Antonyms
dismissal
rejection
dispersal
verb
Definition
To call upon or bring into existence something, often through magic or imagination.
Example
The magician is conjuring a rabbit out of a hat.
Tense Forms
Past: conjured
Past Participle: conjured
Conversation
Did you see that magician last night?
Yeah, he was amazing at conjuring up illusions.
I can't believe how quickly he did it!
Root Explanation
Conjuring → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "jurare" (meaning to swear or to take an oath). The word refers to the act of calling upon or summoning something, often in a magical or supernatural context, as if swearing to bring it forth together.
Memory Tip
Think of 'calling together' ('con-') to 'swear' ('jurare') something into existence — that's why conjuring means to summon or call forth.
Visually Confused Words
nonjuring
nonjurying
conquering
concurring
scouring
coursing
juring
curing