adjure

Meaning

1. (often, transitive) To issue a formal command.
2. (transitive) To earnestly appeal to or advise; to charge solemnly.

Synonyms

conjure

entreat

press

bid

beseech

exorcize

implore

importune

intimidate

please

pray

🛐

solicit

supplicate

swear

swear in

threaten

make an oath

warn

try to intimidate

ask

put under oath

beg

crave

excuse me

exorcise

Translations

conjurar

adjurer

giurare

beschwören

implorar

εξορκίζω

bezweren

scongiurare

rogar

solliciter

adjurar

conjurer

supplier

εκλιπαρώ

presse

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ədˈdʒʊə/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: adjuren

In summary

From Middle English adjuren, from Latin adiūrō (“beg earnestly”), from ad- (“near, at; towards, to”)' + iūrō (“swear by oath”).