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Textual thesaurus for "oblige"

(verb) bind, hold, obligate

bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted

He's held by a contract; I'll hold you by your promise


(verb) accommodate

provide a service or favor for someone

We had to oblige him


(verb) obligate, compel

force somebody to do something

We compel all students to fill out this form