Definition of oblige

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Oblige (v. t.) To constrain by physical, moral, or legal force; to put under obligation to do or forbear something..

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Beholden :: Beholden (p. a.) Obliged; bound in gratitude; indebted.
Must :: Must (v. i. / auxiliary) To be obliged; to be necessitated; -- expressing either physical or moral necessity; as, a man must eat for nourishment; we must submit to the laws..
Constrain :: Constrain (v. t.) To compel; to force; to necessitate; to oblige.
Bind :: Bind (v. t.) Fig.: To oblige, restrain, or hold, by authority, law, duty, promise, vow, affection, or other moral tie; as, to bind the conscience; to bind by kindness; bound by affection; commerce binds nations to each other..
Disoblige :: Disoblige (v. t.) To release from obligation.
Promerit :: Promerit (v. t.) To oblige; to confer a favor on.
Obliged :: Obliged (imp. & p. p.) of Oblig.
Accommodate :: Accommodate (v. t.) To furnish with something desired, needed, or convenient; to favor; to oblige; as, to accommodate a friend with a loan or with lodgings..
Compel :: Compel (v. t.) To drive or urge with force, or irresistibly; to force; to constrain; to oblige; to necessitate, either by physical or moral force..
Disobliger :: Disobliger (n.) One who disobliges.
Answerable :: Answerable (a.) Obliged to answer; liable to be called to account; liable to pay, indemnify, or make good; accountable; amenable; responsible; as, an agent is answerable to his principal; to be answerable for a debt, or for damages..
Obligement :: Obligement (n.) Obligation.
Shall :: Shall (v. i. & auxiliary.) To be obliged; must.
Obstriction :: Obstriction (n.) The state of being constrained, bound, or obliged; that which constrains or obliges; obligation; bond..
Beholdingness :: Beholdingness (n.) The state of being obliged or beholden.
Cornage :: Cornage (n.) Anancient tenure of land, which obliged the tenant to give notice of an invasion by blowing a horn..
Oblige :: Oblige (v. t.) To constrain by physical, moral, or legal force; to put under obligation to do or forbear something..
Complaisance :: Complaisance (n.) Disposition to please or oblige; obliging compliance with the wishes of others; a deportment indicative of a desire to please; courtesy; civility.
Debted :: Debted (p. a.) Indebted; obliged to.
Kindly :: Kindly (adv.) In a kind manner; congenially; with good will; with a disposition to make others happy, or to oblige..
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