Adjure

usgb/əˈdʒʊr/
verb

To strongly advise or urge someone to do something.

I adjure you to tell the truth.
Visual representation of "adjure" - To strongly advise or urge someone to do something

Often appears as...

  • adjure someone to
  • adjure by

Usage tips

Formal

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Gentle Command

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

Illustration for Gentle Command
I adjure you to reconsider your decision.
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Emotional Urgency

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

Illustration for Emotional Urgency
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.
Visual representation of the word "Adjure"

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