One entry found for oblige.

Main Entry: oblige
Pronunciation: -blj
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): obliged; oblig·ing
1 : to compel by pressure : ²FORCE 1 <the soldiers were obliged to retreat>
2 a : to earn the gratitude of <you will oblige me by coming early> b : to do a favor for or do something as a favor <glad to oblige>
- oblig·er noun

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