adjuring

Meanings

• Verb

  To call upon or entreat earnestly, especially as a formal request or command.

  - "The judge adjured the jury to return a verdict."
  - "The king adjured his enemies to surrender."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with adjuring
adjourning , adjourning , enduring , enduring , ensuring , ensuring

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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 adjurer, from adjurer 'to call God to witness', from ad- 'to' + jurer 'to swear'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'adjuring' is rarely used in everyday speech and is more commonly found in formal or literary contexts.

2. The verb 'adjure' has the same root as the word 'jury', which comes from the Old French word 'juror', meaning 'swearer'.

3. In some legal systems, a judge may adjourn a trial to a later date, giving all parties involved time to prepare.

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Related Concepts

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1. Entreat: Synonym of 'adjuring', meaning to make a heartfelt plea or request.

2. Command: Synonym of 'adjuring', meaning to give an order or instruction.

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Culture

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In literature, 'adjuring' has been used in various contexts, including legal proceedings, religious ceremonies, and political speeches. In Shakespeare's play 'Macbeth', Lady Macbeth uses the word to urge her husband to commit regicide.

How to Memorize "adjuring"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone making a formal request or command, such as a judge or a king.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with 'entreat' or 'command' to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the etymology of the word: 'Adjure' comes from the Old French word 'adjurer', which means 'to call God to witness'.

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