oblige

verbB2 · Upper-intermediate

To force someone to do something, or to help willingly.

Meanings of «oblige»

1 · verb

to force or require someone to do something

The law obliges companies to pay taxes on time.

2 · verb

to do something for someone as a kind favor

He was happy to oblige when I asked for help.

Similar: help out assistdo a favor

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The difference between similar words

cause someone to do something they may not want

makethe everyday word; cause someone to do itHer jokes always make me laugh.

forceuse pressure or strength so they have no choiceThe thieves forced him to open the door.

compelformalmake someone do it because of a strong reasonIllness compelled him to stop working.

obligeformalmake someone do it because of a rule or dutyThe law obliges workers to wear a helmet.

Word family

oblige B2 · verbobligation B1 · nounobligatory B2 · adjectiveobliged B2 · adjectiveobliging B2 · adjective

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