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Definition conjure up in British English

conjure up phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to create or achieve something difficult or unexpected, as if by magic

Example

They managed to conjure up a goal and won the match.

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2

to bring something such as a feeling or memory to your mind

Example

a name that conjures up the romantic nature of the 1920s

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3

to make something appear using magic powers

Example

They found her at the bottom of her garden, conjuring up the spirits of her ancestors.

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Definition conjure up in British English