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   o·blige

   /əˈblīj/

   verb

   • 1. make (someone) legally or morally bound to an action or course of action: "doctors are obliged by law to keep patients alive while there is a chance of recovery" Similar requirecompelbindmakeconstrainobligateforceput under an obligationleave someone no optionimpelcoercepressurepressurize
   • ▪ do as (someone) asks or desires in order to help or please them: "oblige me by not being sorry for yourself" Similar do someone a favordo someone a kindnessdo someone a serviceaccommodateindulgegratifygratify the wishes ofhelpassistservehumormeet the wants/needs ofput oneself out forbe kind enough to
   • ▪ be indebted or grateful: "if you can give me a few minutes of your time I'll be much obliged"
   • ▪ bind (someone) by an oath, promise, or contract: "my father had obliged me to the improvement of my stock"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘bind by oath’): from Old French obliger, from Latin obligare, from ob- ‘towards’ + ligare ‘to bind’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. obliger noun

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   1. : to constrain by physical, moral, or legal force or by the exigencies of circumstance. obliged to find a job. felt obliged to share it with her. 2. a. : to put in one's debt by a favor or service. We are much obliged for your help. b. : to do a favor for. always ready to oblige a friend. intransitive verb.

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   OBLIGE definition: 1. to force someone to do something, or to make it necessary for someone to do something: 2. to…. Learn more.

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   to bind morally or legally, as by a promise or contract. Synonyms: obligate. to place under a debt of gratitude for some benefit, favor, or service: I'm much obliged for the ride. to put (one) in a debt of gratitude, as by a favor or accommodation: Mr. Weems will oblige us with a song.

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   To oblige is to do something you have to, because you're bound by either good manners or the law. You are obliged to pay back your student loans, or for your portion of the dinner bill. You may also feel obliged to bring a gift if you're invited to a wedding.

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   OBLIGE meaning: 1. to force someone to do something, or to make it necessary for someone to do something: 2. to…. Learn more.

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   Definition of oblige verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › obligeOblige - definition of oblige by The Free Dictionary

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   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.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOBLIGE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   oblige emphasizes the idea of conferring a favor or benefit (and often of taking some trouble to do it): to oblige someone with a loan. accommodate emphasizes doing a service or furnishing a convenience: to accommodate someone with lodgings and meals.

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    oblige meaning, definition, what is oblige: if you are obliged to do something, you ...: Learn more.

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    oblige meaning: 1. to be forced to do something: 2. to be helpful: . Learn more.