oblige meaning and definition

OBLIGE verb

Definition of oblige (verb)

1. force somebody to do something
   • "We compel all students to fill out this form"
   • synonyms: compel, obligate
2. bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
   • "He's held by a contract"; "I'll hold you by your promise"
   • synonyms: bind, hold, obligate
3. provide a service or favor for someone
   • "We had to oblige him"
   • synonyms: accommodate
   • antonym: disoblige