Synonyms for enjoin
Definitions
- v. 1
To lay upon, as an order or command; to give an injunction to; to direct with authority; to order; to charge.
Related words
- Word family
- enjoinment
Forms
- Past participle
- enjoined
e.g. enjoined → imposed, ordered, admonished, exhorted…
Example sentences
- impose We should not impose our opinions on other people.
- instruct Please instruct the patient to visit a clinician.
- admonish No words were able to admonish him.
- restrain We tried to restrain him from his reckless action.
By length
- 3 letters
- say1, put1, bid1
- 4 letters
- tell1, urge1
- 5 letters
- order2
- 6 letters
- charge1, direct2, advise2, impose2, decree2, ordain2, exhort2, charre
- 7 letters
- require3, command2, appoint2, dictate2, injunct
- 8 letters
- instruct2, restrain2, admonish3
- 9 letters
- prescribe2
- 10 letters
- commission3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (order2 = 2 syllables).