enjoin Meaning & Definition
What Does Enjoin Mean?
Enjoin is used as a verb meaning To lay upon, as an order or command; to give an injunction to; to direct with authority; to order; to charge. It can also mean To prescribe under authority; to ordain.
Enjoin in Brief
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɛnˈd͡ʒɔɪn// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | order, tell and say |
| Verb forms | enjoins, enjoining, enjoined |
Enjoin Definition (Verb)
- To lay upon, as an order or command; to give an injunction to; to direct with authority; to order; to charge.
- To prescribe under authority; to ordain.
- To prohibit or restrain by a judicial order or decree; to put an injunction on.
Synonyms of Enjoin
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Enjoin in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
enjoin (third-person singular simple present enjoins, present participle enjoining, simple past and past participle enjoined)
Words That Rhyme With Enjoin
Origin of Enjoin
From Middle English enjoinen, from Old French enjoindre (“to join with”), from Latin iniungo (“to attach”), a compound of in- (“into” “upon”) and iungo.
Enjoin Pronunciation
Enjoin is pronounced //ɛnˈd͡ʒɔɪn// and has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Enjoin
What part of speech is enjoin?
Enjoin is a verb.
What is another word for enjoin?
You can replace enjoin with words such as order, tell and say. See the full list of enjoin synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of enjoin?
The past tense of enjoin is enjoined. The present participle is enjoining.