adjure

Meanings

• Verb

  To call upon or entreat earnestly, especially to command or admonish solemnly and authoritatively.

• Verb

  To require or command (someone) to do something, especially solemnly and formally.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with adjure
adlib , adjuvant , advocate

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Variants

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adjure , adjured , adjures , adjuring

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Etymology

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From Old French adjurier, from adjurer, from adjudicare to judge, pronounce a judgment, from ad- 'to' + juge 'judge'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'adjure' comes from the Latin word 'adjurare', which means 'to swear an oath'.

2. In ancient Rome, a judge would adjure a jury to ensure they were telling the truth before delivering a verdict.

3. The word 'adjure' is sometimes used in modern legal contexts to refer to the act of formally requesting or commanding something.

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Related Concepts

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1. Entreat: Synonym of 'adjure'. It means to make a heartfelt plea or request.

2. Command: Related concept. 'Adjure' often involves giving a formal command or order.

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Culture

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In literature, 'adjure' is often used in formal or legal contexts, such as a judge adjuring a jury or a character adjuring someone to tell the truth. It can also be used figuratively to mean 'to entreat earnestly' or 'to exhort'.

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3. mnemonics
   

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