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1. oblige

verb. ['əˈblaɪdʒ'] force somebody to do something.

Etymology

  • obliger (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • obligo (Latin)

Rhymes with Oblige

  • teige

How do you pronounce oblige?

Pronounce oblige as əˈblaɪʤ.

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2. oblige

verb. ['əˈblaɪdʒ'] bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted.

Etymology

  • obliger (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • obligo (Latin)

3. oblige

verb. ['əˈblaɪdʒ'] provide a service or favor for someone.

Etymology

  • obliger (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • obligo (Latin)