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oblige

🇬🇧 UK/ә'blaidʒ/🇺🇸 US
IELTSTOEFLGREC2

Definitions

v.

To compel someone by law, duty, or necessity; to do someone a favour or service.

强制,迫使;施恩惠,帮忙

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
obagainst, toward, in the way of
+
ligbind, tie, connect
+
esuffix
=oblige

Common Collocations

  • 1.oblige someone帮助某人
  • 2.oblige with配合
  • 3.oblige to被迫

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Can you oblige by closing the door on your way out?

  • 2.

    The company obliges its workers to wear safety equipment.

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