adjure

Verb

Meaning

To charge, bind, or command, solemnly, as if under oath, or under the penalty of a curse; to appeal to in the most solemn or impressive manner; to entreat earnestly.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

press bid conjure beseech entreat order direct require charge command demand request seek tell appeal
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Antonyms

control daunt avoid block decline answer
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Hypernyms

charge burden saddle plead

Derivatives

adjured adjuring

Examples

The prophet bid all people to become good persons Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

adjurant adjuration adjuratory adjurer adjuring adjuror