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

I adjure you to reconsider your decision.
Emotional Urgency
'Adjure' conveys a sense of urgency mixed with an emotional plea.

She adjured him to stay, her voice filled with desperation.
Not Commonly Used
'Adjure' is not frequently used in everyday conversation; it's more formal.

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