1
as in to advise
to give advice to
adjured them not to break the drug laws of any of the countries they would be visiting
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2
as in to instruct
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority
by all that is holy, I adjure you to tell us the whereabouts of the missing child
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Recent Examples of adjure
Despite the song’s topic, the music is joyful, light, as Carlito adjures Maya in Lingala, the language of Kinshasa and its environs:
Listen to a voice calling you in the middle of the night.
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Nicolas Niarchos, The New Yorker, 26 June 2019
And Congress is adjured by the Fourteenth Amendment to enforce it against the states.
—WSJ, 25 May 2018
Nicolas Niarchos, The New Yorker, 26 June 2019
And Congress is adjured by the Fourteenth Amendment to enforce it against the states.
—WSJ, 25 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjure
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Redmond advises measuring the length, width, and height of your space, then determining where your sofa will be situated.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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Millions of people across the United States have been advised to limit outdoors activity amid concerns over high air pollution levels.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Suppose your child’s teacher, under the guise of creating a welcoming classroom, instructed the 6-year-olds to choose their own ethnicities.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
22 July 2025
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Last week, Trump instructed Attorney General Pam Bondi to begin the process of unsealing grand jury materials in the Epstein case.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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Life-threatening flooding was possible in western Union County, New Jersey, the National Weather Service warned.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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Last month state immigration advocates warned that arrests of undocumented immigrants were ramping up in the state, creating anxiety and fear in communities with people taken every day.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The city has been told the Water and Wastewater Authority should have their standard operational system active at that time, Bell said.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Popular jewelry designer Kendra Scott plans to marry Zac Brown, Scott told People.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
26 July 2025
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In boardrooms and locker rooms alike, we’re taught to chase the next title, the next win, the next peak.—
Don Yaeger,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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At a time when so many tourism markets are facing decline, Puerto Rico is teaching us a powerful lesson: culture drives the economy.—
Wilson Santiago Burgos,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
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For a low-calorie, sugar-free option, order a Caffè Misto with 2% milk or a non-dairy milk, like coconut or almond milk.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
15 July 2025
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Fans can order custom looks — and tiny accessories to match — at their local David's Bridal store by making an appointment with the alterations team, according to a press release.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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People with diabetes have trouble regulating blood sugar and may be more susceptible to orange juice raising blood sugar, which is why they are often counseled to avoid orange juice.11 However, studies on this subject are contradictory.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
22 July 2025
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To get an authoritative answer, Fortune recruited three eminent executive search experts, each of whom has counseled scores of major boards on managing successions.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
22 July 2025
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The department published a serious note to its Facebook page early Monday after the Free Press asked about it.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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You’re asked to enroll your Wi-Fi smart thermostat in a bring-your-own-thermostat program.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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“Adjure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjure. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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