oblige

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To force or require someone to do something, by law, rules, or circumstances.

   The contract obliges him to repay the loan within a year.

2. 2
   verb

   To do someone a favour or help them out.

   She kindly obliged us by giving us a lift home.

3. 3
   verb

   To be grateful or indebted to someone for their help.

   I am much obliged to you for your support.

From Middle English obligen, from Old French obligier, obliger, from Latin obligō, obligāre, from ob- + ligō. Doublet of obligate, taken straight from Latin.

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