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oblige definition

oblige (ə blīj′, ō-)

transitive verb obliged obliged′, obliging oblig′·ing

  1. to compel by moral, legal, or physical force; constrain
  2. to make indebted for a favor or kindness done; do a favor for

Etymology: ME obligen < OFr obligier < L obligare, to bind, oblige < ob- (see ob-) + ligare, to bind: see ligature

intransitive verb

to do a favor or service

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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