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oblige
oblige
/əˈblaɪdʒ/
verb
(
)
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
(
)
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
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
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