Definitions for adjure

adjure ad·jure

Spelling: [uh-joo r]
IPA: /əˈdʒʊər/

Adjure is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 84 anagrams from letters in adjure (adejru).

Definitions for adjure

verb (used with object)

  1. to charge, bind, or command earnestly and solemnly, often under oath or the threat of a penalty.
  2. to entreat or request earnestly or solemnly.

Origin of adjure

First recorded in 1350-1400; Middle English word from Latin word adjūrāre. See ad-, jury1

Examples for adjure

The priests had resolved to go out and adjure the storm and the sea.

My good woman, you have no cause to adjure me in that solemn manner.

With courage or common sense, or both, governors and state legislatures can adjure measures like the Arizona bill.

In my ancestor's name, I adjure and remind thee of thy pledge.

I adjure you, Caroline, to lay this clearly before our dear brother.

adjure him to do nothing rash; and lend him your own wedding-ring, and weep.

I entreat you—I adjure you—to make this known wherever you can.

Oh, your Highness, I adjure you to refrain from being anointed.

I adjure you to hear me swear that I will have all the justice done to your memory that man can do!

Jeffrey had to adjure himself to keep awake to the difficulties he alone had made.

Word Value for adjure
Scrable

14

Words with friends

17

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