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Definition oblige in American English

oblige verb

verb
/əˈblaɪdʒ/
1

to force someone to do something because it is the law, a rule, or a duty

Example

Employers are legally obliged to pay the minimum wage.

Example

They felt obliged to offer him hospitality.

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2

to help someone by doing something that they have asked you to do

Example

The neighbors asked to borrow our ladder, and I duly obliged.

Example

If there's anything else I can do, I'm always happy to oblige.

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Definition oblige in American English