All 4 Uses of
enjoin
in
The Iliad by Homer - (translated by: Edward)
- On Pallas then enjoin That to the battle-field of Greece and Troy She haste, and so contrive that Trojans first May break the treaty, and the Greeks assail.†
Chpt 1.4
- I from Hippolochus my birth derive: To Troy he sent me, and enjoin'd me oft To aim at highest honours, and surpass My comrades all; nor on my father's name Discredit bring, who held the foremost place In Ephyre, and Lycia's wide domain.†
Chpt 1.6
- Then Dolon thus—his knees with terror shook— "With much persuasion, of my better mind Hector beguil'd me, off'ring as my prize Achilles' horses and his brass-bound car; Through the dark night he sent me, and enjoin'd, Ent'ring your hostile camp, to learn if still Ye keep your wonted watch, or by our arms Subdued and vanquish'd, meditate retreat, And worn with toil, your nightly watch neglect."†
Chpt 2.10
- They, witnessing their comrades' flight and death, Fought on apart, by Nestor so enjoin'd, When from the ships he bade them join the fray.†
Chpt 2.17 *
Definition:
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(enjoin as in: enjoined us to act) to urge or command someone to do something