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to oblige
01
to make someone do something because it is required by law, duty, etc.
Ditransitive: to oblige sb to do sth
Examples
The contract obliges both parties to fulfill their agreed-upon responsibilities.
02
to provide assistance or do a favor for someone
Transitive: to oblige sb
Examples
She obliged her neighbor by watering their plants while they were away on vacation.
Lexical Tree
disoblige
obligate
obligatory
oblige
