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oblige

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

  1. force somebody to do something

    verb.social

    Synonyms compel obligate

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted

    verb.communication

    Synonyms bind hold obligate

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. provide a service or favor for someone

    verb.communication

    Examples
    We had to oblige him.
    Synonyms accommodate
    Antonyms disoblige

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. To attach, as by a bond.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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