adjure

[US]/əˈdʒʊər/
[UK]/əˈdʒʊər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vto command or request solemnly, especially by oath or appeal to a deity.
na solemn command or request.
Word Forms
Past Tenseadjured
Past Participleadjured
Present Participleadjuring
Third Person Singularadjures

Example Sentences

i adjure you to tell me the truth.

he adjured his son to be brave.

the lawyer adjured the jury to consider all the evidence.

i adjure you to think carefully about your decision.

she adjured him to leave her alone.

the judge adjured the witness to speak clearly.

he adjured his friends to keep his secret.

i adjure you not to give up hope.

the king adjured his subjects to remain loyal.

she adjured him to return her call.

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