Adjure
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ədˈdʒʊə/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Adjure is a verb meaning (transitive, often law) To issue a formal command.
Meaning
(transitive, often law) To issue a formal command.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To earnestly appeal to or advise; to charge solemnly.
Example Sentences
Party members are adjured to promote awareness of this problem.
The Rabbis adjured her to endow the young man with his former virility, but she vehemently refused to do so.
`Then tell to me, and this great company, the tale whereof I have heard.' Thus adjured, I, in as few words as I could, related the history of the cannibal feast, and of the attempted torture of our poor servant.
Word Forms
- adjures
- adjuring
- adjured
Synonyms for adjure
Depending on context, synonyms include entreat, beseech, press, bid.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include entreat, beseech, press, bid, beg, order.
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