Adjure

Pronunciation: /ədˈʒʊr/

Definitions of adjure

verb to command solemnly, as under oath; to appeal to or entreat earnestly

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher adjured the students to study hard for their upcoming exam.

A2 She adjured her friend to be honest and tell the truth.

B1 The judge adjured the witness to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth.

B2 The coach adjured the team to give their all in the final game of the season.

C1 The president adjured the nation to come together in times of crisis.

C2 The religious leader adjured his followers to live a life of compassion and kindness.

Examples of adjure in a Sentence

formal I adjure you to speak the truth in court.

informal I adjure you to stop making excuses and tell me the truth.

slang I adjure you to spill the beans and tell me what really happened.

figurative The priest adjured the demon to leave the possessed person's body.

Grammatical Forms of adjure

• past tense: adjured
• plural: adjure
• comparative: more adjure
• superlative: most adjure
• present tense: adjure
• future tense: will adjure
• perfect tense: have adjured
• continuous tense: is adjuring
• singular: adjures
• positive degree: adjure
• infinitive: adjure
• gerund: adjuring
• participle: adjured

Origin and Evolution of adjure

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'adjure' originated from the Latin word 'adjurare', which means to swear to, bind by oath, or charge earnestly.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'adjure' has evolved to primarily mean to command or urge solemnly or earnestly, often under oath or penalty.