adjure

/əˈdʒʊr/
verb
  1. To urge or request someone to do something in a serious and emotional way.
    • She adjured her friend to reconsider the dangerous plan.
    • The priest adjured the crowd to remain calm and peaceful.
    • I adjure you to tell the truth before the court.
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