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- pronunciation:
blaIj
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Grammatical Patterns
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
obliges, obliging, obliged |
| definition 1: |
to cause to feel bound to do something or to act in a certain way.
His conscience obliged him to take care of his elderly parents despite the hardship it involved.[verb + smby/smth + infinitive
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Being given the job by his friend obliged him in a way that was uncomfortable for him.- synonyms:
- bind, constrain, obligate
- similar words:
- compel, demand, force, necessitate, require, tie
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| definition 2: |
to cause to be grateful; obligate.
Her support of my education obliged me to my aunt eternally.- synonyms:
- bind, obligate
- antonyms:
- disoblige
- similar words:
- commit, compel
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| definition 3: |
to render a service to; accommodate.
The company will oblige us by sending our order early.- synonyms:
- accommodate, favor
- antonyms:
- disoblige
- similar words:
- aid, cater to, help, indulge, serve
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| related words: |
assist, bind, force, pledge, suit, will |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to render a service or do a kindly act.
He asked for help, and I said I'd be glad to oblige.- synonyms:
- assist, help
- similar words:
- respond, serve
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| related words: |
assist, help |
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