Synonyms of 'adjure'

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1 (verb) in the sense of beg

Definition

to appeal earnestly to someone

Synonyms

beg

I begged him to come back to England with me.

appeal to

pray

They prayed for help.

invoke

The great magicians of old invoked their gods with sacrifice.

implore

`Tell me what to do!' she implored him.

beseech

She beseeched him to cut his drinking and smoking.

entreat

They entreated the audience to stay calm.

supplicate

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2 (verb) in the sense of order

Definition

to command someone to do something

Synonyms

order

Williams ordered him to leave.

charge (formal)

Jesus charged his disciples to preach the gospel.

direct

They have been directed to give special attention to poverty.

command

He commanded his troops to attack.

enjoin

She enjoined me strictly not to tell anyone else.

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of beseech

Definition

to ask earnestly

She beseeched him to cut his drinking and smoking.

Synonyms

beg,

ask,

petition,

call upon,

plead with,

solicit,

implore,

entreat,

importune (formal),

adjure,

supplicate,

pray

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in the sense of charge

Definition

to command or assign

Jesus charged his disciples to preach the gospel.

Synonyms

command,

order,

demand,

require,

bid,

instruct,

entrust,

exhort (formal),

enjoin

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in the sense of command

Definition

to order or compel

He commanded his troops to attack.

Synonyms

order,

tell,

charge (formal),

demand,

require,

dictate,

direct,

bid,

compel,

enjoin

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adjudicator
adjunct
adjure
adjust
adjustable
adjustment
All ENGLISH synonyms that begin with 'A'

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Thesaurus for adjure from the Collins English Thesaurus

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chilli or chilly?

Which version is correct?

It was a chilli afternoon. It was a chilly afternoon.

key or quay?

Which version is correct?

Jack was waiting for them on the key. Jack was waiting for them on the quay.

soar or sore?

Which version is correct?

She's suffering from a soar throat. She's suffering from a sore throat.

peak or peek?

Which version is correct?

It happened at the peak of the morning rush hour. It happened at the peek of the morning rush hour.

cymbal or symbol?

Which version is correct?

A dove is a cymbal of peace. A dove is a symbol of peace.

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Scrabble score for 'adjure': 14

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