Associations to the word «Oblige»
Noun
- Recourse
- Abandon
- Ladyship
- Politeness
- Inconvenience
- Pretence
- Fathom
- Necessity
- Kindness
- Creditor
- Lordship
- Subsistence
- Tithe
- Debtor
- Confine
- Tack
- Retreat
- Necessary
- Inclination
- Obligation
- Misfortune
- Madam
- Livre
- Gratitude
- Allowance
- Exertion
- Vassal
- Entreaty
- Tradesman
- Pretension
- Endeavour
- Particular
- Refuge
- Surrender
- Scarcity
- Uneasiness
- Regret
- Lodging
- Practise
- Refreshment
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
OBLIGE, verb. (transitive) To constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means.
OBLIGE, verb. (transitive) To do someone a service or favour (hence, originally, creating an obligation).
OBLIGE, verb. (intransitive) To be indebted to someone.
OBLIGE, verb. (intransitive) To do a service or favour.
Dictionary definition
OBLIGE, verb. Force somebody to do something; "We compel all students to fill out this form".
OBLIGE, verb. Bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted; "He's held by a contract"; "I'll hold you by your promise".
OBLIGE, verb. Provide a service or favor for someone; "We had to oblige him".
Wise words
Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life -
in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us
to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions
all of a color.