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Oblige

see synonyms of oblige

Verb

1. compel, obligate, oblige

force somebody to do something

Example Sentences:
'We compel all students to fill out this form'

2. bind, hold, obligate, oblige

bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted

Example Sentences:
'He's held by a contract'
'I'll hold you by your promise'

3. accommodate, oblige

provide a service or favor for someone

Example Sentences:
'We had to oblige him'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Oblige

see synonyms of oblige
verb
1. (tr; often passive)
to bind or constrain (someone to do something) by legal, moral, or physical means
2. (tr; usually passive)
to make indebted or grateful (to someone) by doing a favour or service
we are obliged to you for dinner
3. 
to do a service or favour to (someone)
she obliged the guest with a song

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Oblige

see synonyms of oblige
verb transitiveWord forms: oˈbliged or oˈbliging
1. 
to compel by moral, legal, or physical force; constrain
2. 
to make indebted for a favor or kindness done; do a favor for
verb intransitive
3. 
to do a favor or service

Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.


Oblige

see synonyms of oblige
v. o·bliged, o·blig·ing, o·blig·es
v.tr.
1. To compel or require (someone) to do something, as by circumstance or legality: When the power went out, we were obliged to fetch water with a bucket. The contract obliges you to meet the deadline.
2. To make indebted or grateful: I am obliged to you for your gracious hospitality.
3. To do a service or favor for: They obliged us by arriving early.
v.intr.
To do a service or favor: The soloist obliged with yet another encore.

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