summon up

verb

summoned up; summoning up; summons up
: to bring (a memory, feeling, image, etc.) into the mind
Visiting his old house summoned up memories of his childhood.

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Meanwhile, fashions this fall look distinctly witchy, interest in tarot is on the rise, and Etsy witches are a mainstream phenomenon, offering spell-casting services on the online marketplace to summon up perfect weddings, love, or protection. — Francesca Perry, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026 Moritz, a successful venture capitalist, summons up his relatives vividly. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026 When Lemuel Gulliver is on his travels, a necromancer offers him the chance to summon up any spirit from the dead. — Literary Hub, 17 July 2026 However, for students graduating right now, Hammer can't really summon up anything stern to say. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for summon up

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