 oblige |
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| 1. | [ verb ] force or compel somebody to do something | |
| Synonyms: | compel obligate | |
| Examples: | "We compel all students to fill out this form" |
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| Related terms: | induce coerce enforce enforce force walk condemn shame clamor compulsion act | |
| 2. | [ verb ] bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted | |
| Synonyms: | hold bind obligate | |
| Examples: | "He's held by a contract' "I'll hold you by your promise" |
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| Related terms: | relate article tie_down pledge indenture obligation obligation | |
| 3. | [ verb ] provide a service or favor for someone | |
| Synonyms: | accommodate | |
| Examples: | "We had to oblige him" |
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| Related terms: | disoblige comply conform_to accommodation accommodator | |
| Similar spelling: |
obliger obliged obliging obligate obligated oblique obligato obliquely obbligato obolus |
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