oblige oblige /əˈblaɪdʒ/

verb

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