verb
enjoin
Enjoin (verb) means to order someone firmly to do something.
verb
1
To order someone firmly to do something.
"At some landmark in the jungle the beater halted, pointed to the ground as a sign that this spot would do, and put his finger on his lips to enjoin silence."
— George Orwell (1934)
2
To set something down as an official rule that must be followed.
3
To stop someone from doing something by a court order.
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Etymology
Came into English via Middle English enjoinen, from Old French enjoindre ("to join with"), which traces to Latin iniungo ("to attach"), a compound of in- ("into", "upon") and iungo.
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What is the meaning of enjoin?
"enjoin" (verb) means to order someone firmly to do something.
What is another word for enjoin?
Other words for "enjoin" include say, order, tell.
What is the opposite of enjoin?
Opposites of "enjoin" include release, remit, absolve, empower.
What are the different meanings of enjoin?
"enjoin" has 3 main meanings: 1. To order someone firmly to do something; 2. To set something down as an official rule that must be followed; 3. To stop someone from doing something by a court order.
