Definition of adjurenext

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How is the word adjure distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of adjure are beg, beseech, entreat, implore, importune, and supplicate. While all these words mean "to ask urgently," adjure implies advising as well as pleading.

we were adjured to tell the truth

When can beg be used instead of adjure?

The synonyms beg and adjure are sometimes interchangeable, but beg suggests earnestness or insistence in the asking.

they begged for help

How are the words beseech and implore related as synonyms of adjure?

Both beseech and implore imply a deeply felt anxiety.

I beseech you to have mercy
implored her not to leave him

In what contexts can entreat take the place of adjure?

While in some cases nearly identical to adjure, entreat implies an effort to persuade or to overcome resistance.

entreated me to join them

Where would importune be a reasonable alternative to adjure?

The words importune and adjure can be used in similar contexts, but importune suggests an annoying persistence in trying to break down resistance to a request.

importuning viewers for contributions

When would supplicate be a good substitute for adjure?

While the synonyms supplicate and adjure are close in meaning, supplicate suggests a posture of humility.

with bowed heads they supplicated their Lord

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of adjure And Congress is adjured by the Fourteenth Amendment to enforce it against the states. WSJ, 25 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjure
Verb
  • Her doctor advised her to stop clinical hyperpigmentation treatments for her dark spots and uneven skin tone as some ingredients could be unsafe to use while trying to conceive or during pregnancy.
    Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The vessel and crew were safe and authorities are investigating, UKMTO said, advising ships to transit with caution.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Operators instead would be instructed to follow local and state laws, which are often more permissive.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • As seen in bodycam footage shared by the Atlanta Police Department, Martin, 21, was instructed to raise his hands and exit the vehicle.
    Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Authorities say individuals have been detained as part of the investigation and warn that more of the tainted cocaine may have been sold in the area.
    Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Only five vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, according to marine traffic data, after the Iranian military warned the channel would be closed so long as US strikes persist.
    Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • For a long time, we’ve all been told that remastering the older Super Robot Wars games was extremely difficult, due to all the licensing and other costs involved.
    Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Earlier, sources told CNN that the crown prince raised concerns over plans to strike Iran during the call.
    Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • She's taught in Harvard University’s Division of Continuing Education and authored the bestselling books Captivate and Cues in 18+ languages.
    Big Think, Big Think, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Sharing vegetables, limiting sugary beverages and eating lean protein will teach children over time what healthy meals consist of and these behaviors can have lasting benefits as children age and make food choices on their own.
    Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The reversal came a day after the Wall Street Journal reported Trump had ordered the military to prepare a fresh attack that could begin as soon as the weekend.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The Targaryen prince does not order his own dragon to pursue.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • There is quiet power in simply listening — in letting a patient feel heard before they are counseled.
    Mara Evans, STAT, 27 July 2026
  • But even if that were so, as a certain dead Prussian once counseled, nations do not fight wars to achieve military objectives.
    Andrew Exum, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026
Verb
  • Upon being asked to bend the knee, Aegon delivers a fiery speech asserting his magnificence.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Reservations are limited and often book up before guests arrive, so ask the concierge to secure a table as soon as your stay is confirmed.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026

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“Adjure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjure. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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