Definition of oblige

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Oblige (v. t.) To constrain by physical, moral, or legal force; to put under obligation to do or forbear something..

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Obstriction :: Obstriction (n.) The state of being constrained, bound, or obliged; that which constrains or obliges; obligation; bond..
Disoblige :: Disoblige (v. t.) To release from obligation.
Constrain :: Constrain (v. t.) To compel; to force; to necessitate; to oblige.
Obligee :: Obligee (n.) The person to whom another is bound, or the person to whom a bond is given..
Bind :: Bind (v. t.) Fig.: To oblige, restrain, or hold, by authority, law, duty, promise, vow, affection, or other moral tie; as, to bind the conscience; to bind by kindness; bound by affection; commerce binds nations to each other..
Oblige :: Oblige (v. t.) To attach, as by a bond..
Kindly :: Kindly (adv.) In a kind manner; congenially; with good will; with a disposition to make others happy, or to oblige..
Ob- :: Ob- () A prefix signifying to, toward, before, against, reversely, etc.; also, as a simple intensive; as in oblige, to bind to; obstacle, something standing before; object, lit., to throw against; obovate, reversely, ovate. Ob- is commonly assimilated before c, f, g, and p, to oc-, of-, og-, and op-..
Beholden :: Beholden (p. a.) Obliged; bound in gratitude; indebted.
Disobligement :: Disobligement (n.) Release from obligation.
Debted :: Debted (p. a.) Indebted; obliged to.
Brennage :: Brennage (n.) A tribute which tenants paid to their lord, in lieu of bran, which they were obliged to furnish for his hounds..
Compel :: Compel (v. t.) To drive or urge with force, or irresistibly; to force; to constrain; to oblige; to necessitate, either by physical or moral force..
Liege :: Liege (a.) Serving an independent sovereign or master; bound by a feudal tenure; obliged to be faithful and loyal to a superior, as a vassal to his lord; faithful; loyal; as, a liege man; a liege subject..
Dose :: Dose (n.) Anything nauseous that one is obliged to take; a disagreeable portion thrust upon one.
Liable :: Liable (v. t.) Bound or obliged in law or equity; responsible; answerable; as, the surety is liable for the debt of his principal..
Bounden :: Bounden (p. p & a.) Under obligation; bound by some favor rendered; obliged; beholden.
Owe :: Owe (v.) To have or possess, as something derived or bestowed; to be obliged to ascribe (something to some source); to be indebted or obliged for; as, he owed his wealth to his father; he owed his victory to his lieutenants..
Beholdingness :: Beholdingness (n.) The state of being obliged or beholden.
Split :: Split (n.) the division by a player of one hand of blackjack into two hands, allowed when the first two cards dealt to a player have the same value; the player is usually obliged to increase the amount wagered by placing a sum equal to the original bet on the new hand thus created..
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