Meaning & Definition of Oblige in English
English⟶
Oblige
/əblaɪʤ/
verb
1. Force somebody to do something
- "We compel all students to fill out this form"
synonym:
- compel,
- oblige,
- obligate
2. Bind by an obligation
- Cause to be indebted
- "He's held by a contract"
- "I'll hold you by your promise"
synonym:
- oblige,
- bind,
- hold,
- obligate
3. Provide a service or favor for someone
- "We had to oblige him"
synonym:
- oblige,
- accommodate
Examples of using
I do not oblige you to an excess payment.