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Definition of: oblige
(ə·blīj′) v.t. o·bliged, o·blig·ing
1. To obligate; constrain.
2. To place under an obligation, as for a favor or kindness.
3. To do a favor or service for. See synonyms under ACCOMMODATE, BIND, COMPEL. [<OF obliger, obligier bind by oath or promise <L obligare, orig. tie around <ob- towards + ligare bind]
—o·blig′er noun
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