conjure
Create or bring forth something seemingly from nothing
Examples
In a meeting
“She conjured a comprehensive proposal over the weekend that addressed every concern.”
Over coffee
“How did you conjure such an amazing meal from those random ingredients?”
Why this word
create
conjure implies summoning something seemingly from nothing or through magical means, create is neutral about method
summon
conjure suggests bringing forth through special effort or imagination, summon is more straightforward calling
evoke
conjure emphasizes producing something tangible or vivid, evoke focuses on bringing to mind
Usage tip
Use to emphasize impressive creativity or resourcefulness; conveys a sense of magic or exceptional skill.
Etymology
Latin 'conjurare' (to swear together), from 'com-' (together) + 'jurare' (to swear)
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