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adjure

verb
/əˈdʒʊər/

Meaning

to urge or command someone solemnly, often under oath or a strong sense of duty

Example Sentences

The witness was adjured to tell the truth in court.

Synonyms

urge, implore, command, beseech, entreat

Antonyms

ignore, dismiss, neglect

Collocations

adjure someone, solemnly adjure, adjure to speak, adjure under oath

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