Beschwören Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Beschwören" is used as verb with the meaning of "invoke", "conjure" or "call forth".

Essential properties of "beschwören"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: beschwören
  • Simple past: beschwor
  • Participle: beschworen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "beschwören" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To invoke a supernatural being or spirit"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Magier versucht, einen Geist zu beschwören.The magician tries to invoke a spirit.
  2. In der Geschichte wird ein Dämon beschworen.In the story, a demon is conjured.
  3. Er kann Geister mit einem Ritual beschwören.He can call forth spirits with a ritual.

2.) "To affirm with conviction or solemnity"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er beschwört, dass er die Wahrheit sagt.He swears that he is telling the truth.
  2. Sie beschwört ihre Unschuld vor Gericht.She asserts her innocence in court.
  3. Ich kann beschwören, dass es so war.I can swear that it was like that.

3.) "To evoke memories or images"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Lied beschwört Erinnerungen an die Kindheit.The song evokes memories of childhood.
  2. Der Duft beschwört Bilder aus der Vergangenheit.The scent conjures up images from the past.
  3. Dieses Foto beschwört alte Zeiten herauf.This photo calls forth old times.
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