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Adjure

usgb/əˈdʒʊr/Volume
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Gentle Command

Think of 'adjure' as a polite yet firm way to ask someone to do something.

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I adjure you to reconsider your decision.
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Emotional Urgency

'Adjure' conveys a sense of urgency mixed with an emotional plea.

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She adjured him to stay, her voice filled with desperation.
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Not Commonly Used

'Adjure' is not frequently used in everyday conversation; it's more formal.

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The CEO adjured employees to uphold the company's values.
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