🤝oblige

verb
/əˈblaɪdʒ/

Meaning

to compel or require someone to do something; to help or do a favor
to do something as a favor or kindness for someone

Example Sentences

I would be happy to oblige you with the information you need.

She obliged by helping him with the task.

Synonyms

compel, require, help, assist, accommodate, support
Entry 1
compel, require, help, assist
Entry 2
assist, help, accommodate, support

Antonyms

free, release, refuse, deny, reject
Entry 1
free, release, refuse, deny
Entry 2
refuse, deny, reject

Collocations

happily oblige, oblige someone, oblige with, willing to oblige, greatly oblige, kindly oblige, be obliged, oblige with a favor
Entry 1
happily oblige, oblige someone, oblige with, willing to oblige, greatly oblige, kindly oblige
Entry 2
oblige someone, be obliged, oblige with a favor

Related Vocabularies

To stick firmly to something or stay attached.
to go into; to come or go inside
Giving assistance to; helping to bear the weight of something.
to beat rapidly and strongly, often because of fear, excitement, or illness
Put a decision or plan into effect; carried out or executed.
to stun or confuse someone temporarily with a shock or surprise

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