oblige

Meanings

• Verb

  To make (someone) do something by putting pressure on them or by using obligations.

  - "I will oblige you if you ask me nicely."
  - "She was obliged to pay the fine even though she disagreed with it."
  - "He felt obliged to help his neighbor in need."

• Verb

  To do what is required or expected of one.

  - "As a guest, I will oblige and try the local cuisine."
  - "He oblige his promises and always keeps his word."
  - "She felt obliged to attend the funeral out of respect."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈblaɪdʒ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with oblige
applaud , avail , bail , trail , veil

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Variants

List of all variants of oblige that leads to same result
oblige , obliged , obliger , obligers , obliges , obliging , noblesse oblige , noblesse obliges

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Etymology

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The word 'oblige' comes from the Old French word 'obliger', which means 'to bind' or 'to obligate'. It is related to the Latin word 'obligare', which has the same meaning.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'oblige' is often used interchangeably with the word 'owe'.

2. In French cuisine, a dish is said to be 'obligé' if it is a traditional or classic dish that is expected to be served at a particular meal or occasion.

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Related Concepts

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1. Duty: The concept of obligation or requirement to do or perform something, often for the greater good or out of a sense of moral or ethical responsibility.

2. Honor: The respect or esteem that is given to someone or something, often based on a sense of moral or ethical values.

3. Social expectations: The unwritten rules or norms that govern behavior in a particular society or culture, often based on social customs and traditions.

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Culture

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The word 'oblige' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in novels and plays, to explore themes of duty, honor, and social expectations. In art, the concept of obligation is often depicted in paintings and sculptures that show people fulfilling their duties or obligations to their families, communities, or countries.

How to Memorize "oblige"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize the word 'oblige', imagine a person being bound by an invisible rope or chain, signifying the sense of obligation or requirement.

2. associate
   

   - To associate the word 'oblige' with the idea of duty or responsibility, by remembering a time when you felt obligated to do something for someone or something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To use the mnemonic 'Obliges Are Bound' to remember the meaning of the word 'oblige'.

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