How to pronounce “oblige”

Meaning

• [Verb]
• (transitive) To constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means.
• (transitive, intransitive) To do (someone) a service or favour (hence, originally, creating an obligation).
• (intransitive) To be indebted to someone.

Practice Nearby Words

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