English Synonym Finder

oblige

Definitions

To require or constrain someone to do something, typically by legal, moral, or physical means.

To do a service or favor for someone.

To bind someone by a promise or contract.

Examples

I am happy to oblige your request for a meeting next week.

The host felt compelled to oblige his guests by serving tea immediately.

Synonyms

accommodate assist compel force require bind favor

Antonyms

release free hinder disoblige exempt ignore refuse