adjure

/ə'dʤuə/
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adjure

The prophet adjures the people to live righteously.

Definition
  1. Verb (transitive):
    • To command or urge someone solemnly, earnestly, or with great authority: To direct someone to do something as if under an oath or with a strong sense of duty.
    • To request or entreat someone earnestly or solemnly: To ask someone to do something with great seriousness and urgency.
Examples of Usage
  • Verb:
    • The judge adjured the witness to tell the whole truth. (The judge solemnly commanded the witness to tell the whole truth.)
    • I adjure you to consider the consequences of your actions. (I earnestly urge you to consider the consequences.)
    • She adjured him to keep the secret safe. (She solemnly requested him to keep the secret safe.)
Advanced Usage
  • "to adjure someone to do something": This is the most common construction, emphasizing the solemn or earnest nature of the command or request.
    • The leader adjured the council to act with wisdom.
  • Formal/Archaic Context: The word is often used in formal, legal, religious, or literary contexts rather than in everyday conversation.
    • The priest adjured the evil spirit to leave. (This usage reflects the solemn, authoritative command typical in religious rites.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Adjuration (noun): A solemn urging or command.
    • His adjuration for peace was heard by all.
  • Adjurer (noun): One who adjures. (This form is very rare.)
Synonyms
  • Entreat: To ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something.
  • Beseech: To ask someone urgently and fervently to do something; to implore.
  • Exhort: To strongly encourage or urge someone to do something.
  • Conjure (in the sense of "to implore earnestly"): To call upon or entreat solemnly. (Note: This is an older, less common use of "conjure").
Related Phrases
  • To put someone under adjuration: A formal phrase meaning to place someone under a solemn charge or command.
    • The witness was put under adjuration before testifying.
Notes on Meaning
  • Solemn Command vs. Earnest Request: The word "adjure" uniquely blends the concepts of a command (with authority) and a plea (with earnestness). The specific nuance depends on the context—whether the speaker is in a position of authority (like a judge, commanding) or is a supplicant (earnestly requesting).
  • Distinction from Similar Words: Unlike "ask" or "request," "adjure" carries a weight of solemnity, urgency, and often moral or legal obligation. It is stronger than "urge" and more formal than "beg."
adjure

The prophet adjures the people to live righteously.

Verb
  1. command solemnly
  2. ask for or request earnestly
    • The prophet bid all people to become good persons

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