Conjure Up (Verb)
Meaning
Summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic; "raise the specter of unemployment"; "he conjured wild birds in the air"; "call down the spirits from the mountain".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- The smell of old books can conjure up memories of my time at university.
- She tried to conjure up a smile, but it felt forced and awkward.
- The magician claimed he could conjure up a storm with just a flick of his wand.
- His vivid descriptions of the historical events helped to conjure up the atmosphere of the time.
- The scent of freshly cut grass can conjure up images of lazy summer afternoons.