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
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.