Associations to the word «Oblige»
Noun
- Spaniard
- Correspondent
- Disposition
- Eminence
- Handkerchief
- Coachman
- Continuance
- Pretext
- Hereafter
- Monsieur
- Duc
- Hardship
- Feel
- Pompey
- Toil
- Censure
- Mend
- Generosity
- Trifle
- Traveller
- Diligence
- Gratification
- Seek
- Hospitality
- Distress
- Tenant
- Readiness
- Annoyance
- Precaution
- Carriage
- Supposition
- Nobles
- Debt
- Madame
- Landlady
- Fidelity
- Displeasure
- Haul
- Invalid
- Zeal
- Horseback
- Payment
- Rascal
- Supposing
- Give
- Detour
- Spite
- Batavia
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.