conjure up
Britishverb
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to present to the mind; evoke or imagine
he conjured up a picture of his childhood
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to call up or command (a spirit or devil) by an incantation
Example Sentences
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Cooking requires "nafas", or soul, Orfali explained, using the Arabic term that describes a cook's personal flair for food and their ability to conjure up exceptional meals.
From Barron's
Munger and Jackson made a list of his favorite meals, which she conjured up.
He will no doubt conjure up some colorful metaphors to use in selling Urías, but the numbers speak for themselves.
From Los Angeles Times
The former president’s rallying cry, with an indictment then looming, conjured up memories of the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the Capitol.
From Seattle Times
“It was just appealing to the worst levels of what you can conjure up in someone’s mind,” Falber said.
From Washington Post
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