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oblige

/əˈblaɪdʒ/

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What does oblige mean?

verb

  1. To constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means.
  2. To do (someone) a service or favour (hence, originally, creating an obligation).
  3. To cause somebody to feel indebted.

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IPA pronunciation

/əˈblaɪdʒ/

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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This consideration was the weightiest, and to oblige the Elector of Bavaria he scrupled not to sacrifice his most valuable servant.
Friedrich SchillerThe History of the Thirty Years' WarTranslated by A. J. W. (Alexander James William) MorrisonProject Gutenberg ebook #566
“I shall be delighted,” says he, “to send the Professor my card, if you will oblige me by mentioning his present address.”
Wilkie CollinsThe MoonstoneProject Gutenberg ebook #155
More book examples (3)
I don't know the best season for sending them, but you do, and will oblige me by some of the best sorts.
Horace WalpoleThe Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 2Project Gutenberg ebook #4610
“You cannot oblige me more,” said Temple, “than to point out any way by which I can be serviceable to my fellow creatures.”
Mrs. RowsonCharlotte TempleProject Gutenberg ebook #171
The competition of the different dealers obliges them all to accept of this price, but does not oblige them to accept of less.
Adam SmithAn Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of NationsProject Gutenberg ebook #3300