Oblige meaning

What does “oblige” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“oblige” is a verb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: force somebody to do something.

oblige

force somebody to do something
“We compel all students to fill out this form”
Synonymscompel obligate
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
“He's held by a contract”
“I'll hold you by your promise”
Synonymsbind hold obligate
provide a service or favor for someone
“We had to oblige him”
Synonymsaccommodate
Oppositesdisoblige

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University