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
The chief difference between words and deeds is that words
are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds
can be done only for God.