1. to command or urge solemnly and earnestly, often under oath or penalty
Usage: formal
2. to charge or bind by an oath
Usage: formal; legal

Examples

• The judge adjures the witness to tell the truth.
• She adjures her son to stay away from dangerous activities.
• The priest adjures the congregation to follow their faith.
• He adjures his friend by their long friendship to help him.
• The lawyer adjures the jury to consider all evidence carefully.
• The mother adjures her children to be honest with her.