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 oblige oblige /əˈblaɪdʒ/

verb

  1. () Force somebody to do something  ( obligate , oblige , compel )
    force somebody to do something
     We compel all students to fill out this form
    We compel all students to fill out this form
  2. () Bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted  ( obligate , bind , hold , oblige )
    bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
     He's held by a contract
    He's held by a contract
     I'll hold you by your promise
    I'll hold you by your promise
  3. Provide a service or favor for someone  ( accommodate , oblige )
    provide a service or favor for someone
     We had to oblige him
    We had to oblige him