Synonyms of obliges

obliges

verb

present tense third-person singular of oblige

1

as in accommodates

to do a service or favor for

I would appreciate it greatly if you could oblige me by bringing a dessert to the party

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accommodates
• appeases
• indulges
• favors
• pleases
• delights
• satisfies
• helps
• assists
• placates
• coddles
• relieves
• humors
• aids
• supports
• gladdens
• pampers
• gratifies
• pacifies
• abets
• mollifies
• conciliates
• attends
• ministers (to)
• comforts
• mollycoddles
• succors
• cares (for)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disturbs
• troubles
• fails
• bothers
• weighs
• disappoints
• inconveniences
• encumbers
• burdens
• restrains
• constrains
• hinders
• impedes
• obstructs
• disobliges
• opposes
• saddles
• hampers
• thwarts
• hobbles
• lets down
• frustrates
• discommodes
• deserts
• incommodes
• holds back
• sabotages
• hamstrings

2

as in compels

to cause (a person) to give in to pressure

I know you're in a hurry, but you can't oblige me to drive any faster than the speed limit

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compels
• coerces
• obligates
• forces
• drives
• constrains
• impels
• impresses
• pressures
• blackmails
• intimidates
• presses
• makes
• muscles
• threatens
• bullies
• dragoons
• browbeats
• sandbags
• twists one's arm
• shames
• drags
• bulldozes
• terrorizes
• blackjacks
• menaces
• cows
• harasses
• high-pressures
• hectors
• badgers
• hounds

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permits
• allows
• lets
• argues
• induces
• moves
• satisfies
• convinces
• persuades
• prevails (on or upon)
• wins (over)
• talks (into)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of obliges

That emergency obliges all of us — critical filmmakers, activists, big and small festivals — to be more courageous. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 18 June 2026

The court replaced it with a read-in version that obliges parliament to refer a panel’s findings to the impeachment committee, which is responsible for conducting a full inquiry into the hearing evidence, determining whether grounds exist to remove a sitting president. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 8 May 2026

Johnson obliges, gently removing the lid. — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 1 May 2026

Finally, the series rests on the shoulders of the three principal players, who are just a pleasure to watch; the camera obliges by moving in close. — Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026

The 2026 Ram 1500 definitely obliges in that comfort. — New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026

The terms of the deal between property owners and the government obliges these landlords to keep rents affordable for their occupants for decades, generally restricting rent to about 30% of tenants’ income. — Brian Y. An, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026

But no character in any Broadway musical of recent vintage is designed to steal scenes like Aunt Debra, and Emily Koch obliges with a bold, brassy portrayal that proves a key catalyst for the engaging spirit of this marvelous production. — Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026

Villarreal midfielder Dani Parejo points to the space in frame three, and Rafa Marin obliges, firing the ball through to Santi Comesana and taking six Juventus players out of the game. — Thom Harris, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026