Cool MateMeaning of Oblige
to force somebody to do something, by law, because it is a duty, etc.
In simple words: To do something that someone wants or needs.
Oblige in a sentence
- Could you oblige me by lending your notes for the class I missed?
- The host was happy to oblige the guests with extra blankets for the night.
- He felt obliged to help after witnessing the accident on his way home.
- Customs regulations oblige travelers to declare certain goods at the border.
- The contract obliges the company to provide monthly reports to its investors.
How to use Oblige
Use 'oblige' in situations where you are helping or doing a favor for someone. It's polite and often used in formal contexts or when showing kindness. Avoid using it in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
oblige + object
Memory hint
Think of 'a big lie' — imagine doing a favor to cover someone's big lie.
Related words
Synonyms for Oblige
- assist
- help
- accommodate
- serve
- gratify
Common mistakes with Oblige
- 'Obliged' vs 'oblige' confusion
- Using 'oblige' without an object (it needs a recipient)
- Confusing 'oblige' with 'force' (they have different meanings)
Oblige appears in
Oblige in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يُلزِم، يُجبِر، يُكرِم
أن تفعل شيئًا يريده شخص ما أو يحتاجه.
- Bengaliবাংলা
উপকৃত করা, বাধ্য করা
কেউ কিছু চাইলে বা প্রয়োজন হলে তা করে দেওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
verpflichten, einen Gefallen tun
Etwas tun, das jemand möchte oder braucht.
- SpanishEspañol
Obligar, Ayudar
Hacer algo que alguien quiere o necesita.
- Persianفارسی
واداشتن، مجبور کردن، لطف کردن
انجام کاری که کسی میخواهد یا نیاز دارد.
- FrenchFrançais
Obliger
Faire quelque chose que quelqu'un veut ou dont il a besoin.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मजबूर करना, उपकार करना
किसी के लिए कुछ ऐसा करना जो वे चाहते हैं या जिसकी उन्हें आवश्यकता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Obbligare, Favorire
Fare qualcosa che qualcuno vuole o di cui ha bisogno.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Obrigar, Comprometer-se
Fazer algo que alguém quer ou precisa.
- RussianРусский
Обязать, Услужить
Сделать что-то, что кто-то хочет или в чем нуждается.
- Urduاردو
احسان کرنا، مجبور کرنا
کسی کی خواہش یا ضرورت پوری کرنا۔
- Chinese中文
帮忙, 强迫
做某人想做或需要做的事。
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Frequently asked questions about Oblige
What does Oblige mean?
To do something that someone wants or needs.
What is the definition of Oblige?
to force somebody to do something, by law, because it is a duty, etc.
How do you use Oblige in a sentence?
Could you oblige me by lending your notes for the class I missed?
Can you give another example of Oblige?
The host was happy to oblige the guests with extra blankets for the night.
What are synonyms for Oblige?
Common alternatives include assist, help, accommodate, serve, gratify.
What is the opposite of Oblige?
Opposite meanings include disobey, refuse, ignore.
What words go with Oblige?
It commonly pairs with duly, kindly, gladly, be glad to, be happy to, be pleased to, by, with.
What are common mistakes when using Oblige?
'Obliged' vs 'oblige' confusion Using 'oblige' without an object (it needs a recipient) Confusing 'oblige' with 'force' (they have different meanings)
How do you pronounce Oblige?
US: /["/əˈblaɪdʒ/","/əˈblaɪdʒɪz/","/əˈblaɪdʒd/","/əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/əˈblaɪdʒ/","/əˈblaɪdʒɪz/","/əˈblaɪdʒd/","/əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Oblige?
Use 'oblige' in situations where you are helping or doing a favor for someone. It's polite and often used in formal contexts or when showing kindness. Avoid using it in casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Oblige?
"Oblige" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.