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Definitions

oblige

[uh-blahyj] / əˈblaɪdʒ /
VERB
require
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bind compel constrain impel obligate
STRONG
coerce command force make necessitate
WEAK
shotgun
Antonyms
STRONGEST
delay free release
WEAK
be mean let off
VERB
do a favor or kindness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accommodate gratify please
STRONG
aid assist avail benefit contribute favor help indulge profit serve
WEAK
bend over backward come around convenience don't make waves fill the bill fit in go fifty-fifty grin and bear it make a deal make room meet halfway put oneself out roll with it swim with the tide take it toe the mark
Antonyms
STRONGEST
annoy disturb frustrate upset
STRONG
block counteract harm hinder hurt injure obstruct stop take thwart
WEAK
be mean let off

Example Sentences

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Some is gossip she’s obliged to dispel, including one about the secret baby she was alleged to have had with DeBarge during their very short, doomed marriage.

From Salon

A furious look dances in her eyes, but she obliges.

From Literature

The countries that are party to the CMS are legally obliged to protect species listed as at risk of extinction, conserve and restore their habitats, prevent obstacles to migration and cooperate with other range states.

From Barron's

Russia and North Korea signed a strategic partnership agreement in 2024 that obliges either side to provide "military and other assistance" should the other be attacked.

From Barron's

Shared owners are also leaseholders and, while they may only own a small share of the property, they are obliged to pay 100% of the service charges.

From BBC

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.