to require or constrain, as by law, command, conscience, or force of necessity.

to bind morally or legally, as by a promise or contract.

to place under a debt of gratitude for some benefit, favor, or service

I'm much obliged for the ride.

to put (one) in a debt of gratitude, as by a favor or accommodation

Mr. Weems will oblige us with a song.

to make (an action, policy, etc.) necessary or obligatory

Your carelessness obliges firmness on my part.

to be kindly accommodating

I'll do anything within reason to oblige.

verb

let off , be mean

verb

bind , coerce , command , compel , constrain , force , impel , make , necessitate , obligate , shotgun , accommodate , aid , assist , avail , bend over backward , benefit , come around , contribute , convenience , don’t make waves , favor , fill the bill , fit in , go fifty-fifty , gratify , grin and bear it , help , indulge , make a deal , make room , meet halfway * , please , profit , put oneself out , roll with it , serve , swim with the tide , take it * , toe the mark , pressure , require