oblige

US /əˈblaɪdʒ/

UK /əˈblaɪdʒ/

1.

make (someone) legally or morally bound to an action or course of action

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Doctors are obliged to keep patients' records confidential.

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The law obliges employers to provide a safe working environment.

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require compel bind force constrain

2.

do as (someone) asks or desires in order to help or please them

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Would you oblige me by opening the window?

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He was always ready to oblige his friends.

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accommodate assist help serve gratify

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obligation obligate obliged