Oblige - definition, pronunciation, transcription
verb
- bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted (syn: bind, hold, obligate)
- provide a service or favor for someone (syn: accommodate)
Extra examples
The law obliges the government to release certain documents to the public.
Her job obliges her to work overtime and on weekends.
She's always ready to oblige her friends.
“Thank you for your help.” “I'm happy to oblige.”
They asked for food and he obliged with soup and sandwiches.
Please, oblige me with a reply as soon as possible.
The minister was obliged to report at least once every six months.
Circumstances had obliged him to sell the business.
Many parents feel obliged to pay for at least part of the wedding.
It's always a good idea to oblige important clients.
If you need a ride home, I'd be happy to oblige.
Would you oblige me by taking this letter to the Director?
Could you oblige me with a pen and a piece of paper, please?
We had to oblige him
Can you oblige me with a couple of bob till next Tuesday?
Word forms
I/you/we/they: oblige
he/she/it: obliges
present participle: obliging
past tense: obliged
past participle: obliged
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