The verb adjure is a heavy duty synonym of the word "ask," with more of a demanding tone. For example, you might have to adjure someone to tell the truth.
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.
Verb
command solemnly
Verb
ask for or request earnestly; "The prophet bid all people to become good persons"
v. t.
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.
Adjure
Joshua adjured them at that time, saying, Cursed be the man before the Lord, that riseth up and buildeth this city Jericho.
The high priest . . . said . . . I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ.
The commissioners adjured them not to let pass so favorable an opportunity of securing their liberties.
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.
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