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Meaning
Verb
●
To
constrain
someone by
force
or by social,
moral
or
legal
means.
●
To do (someone) a service or
favour
(hence,
originally
,
creating
an obligation).
●
To be
indebted
to someone.
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Origin
oblige
English
obliger
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
obligo
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Reciprocate
Compel
Accede
Comply
Invite
Persuade
Pester
Relent
Obey
Require
Permit
Instruct
Entitle
Urge
Force
Authorize
Enable
Prompt
Encourage
Abide
Empower
Convince
Accommodate
Restrict
Satisfy
Enforce
Grant
Please
Accept
Favor
Inspire
Direct
Advise
Furnish
Pressurize
Motivate
Utilize
Beg
Authorise
Fulfill
Limit
Bolster
Meet
Kowtow
Constrain
Prohibit
Incorporate
Abandon
Sanction
Endeavor
Incite
Restrain
Push
Say Yes
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Rhymes
Nige
Oblige
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