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oblige

Definition

  • verb: to force or require (someone or something) to do something because of a law or rule or because it is necessary
  • verb: to constrain by physical, moral, or legal force or by the exigencies of circumstance
  • usually used as '(be) obliged'
  • synonyms: please, gratify, accommodate

Examples

  • The government 'is obliged' [='required, obligated'] by law to release certain documents to the public.

  • The law 'obliges' the government to release certain documents to the public.

  • They asked for food and he 'obliged' with soup and sandwiches.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Right. - And it's not in my contract to do this kind of duty. Now, what about the money? If you wanna give me some money, I'll be happy to oblige. - The man's right. - Let's go over the bonus situation. I'm sorry. Can I say something? Let's talk (..)
    1979 Alien