Enjoined

Pronunciation: /ˌɛnˈdʒɔɪnd/

Enjoined (verb)

  1. To order someone to do something in a strong way.
  2. To join or connect two things together, often in a legal or formal way.

Examples

  • They were enjoined to complete the project by the deadline.
  • The two groups were enjoined in their efforts to help the community.

Common collocations: enjoined to act, enjoined by law, enjoined in purpose, enjoined as partners

Synonyms of Enjoined

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Enjoined

  • — to prohibit or disallow an action.
  • — to separate or detach from a group.