conjure

/kənˈd͡ʒʊə(ɹ)/verb

To carry out magic tricks, making things seem to appear or vanish.

Example sentences

“The entertainer conjured a rabbit from an apparently empty hat.”
“He learned to conjure as a boy, practicing card tricks for hours.”

The phrase 'conjure up' extends to memory and imagination: a smell can conjure up an entire childhood.

Related words

conquestThe act of defeating an enemy and taking control by force.conjectureAn opinion or conclusion based on guesswork rather than proof.conscientiousTaking great care to do your work thoroughly and properly.congenialSharing similar tastes, interests, or temperament; pleasant to be around.consensusGeneral agreement among the members of a group, or the way of making decisions that aims for such agreement.confrontTo face someone or something directly, especially in a challenging or hostile way.