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• v  ask for or request earnestly
• v  command solemnly

• The Minister adjured the leftist to come to the negotiating table to resolve all differences.
• Heaping praise on the selfless volunteers Norah adjured them to continue the good work.
• This is because they not only bestow praise; they also adjure the congratulatee to continue the good work or else.

• bid
• beseech
• entreat
• press
• conjure