OBLIGES Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

obliges

verb

present tense third-person singular of oblige

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

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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

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Recent Examples of obliges 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 Hayley obliges, perhaps too enthusiastically, prompting Yasmin to get involved in the action herself so as not to be outdone in the endless game of power play. —

Alex Ritman, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026

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As Paxton's office alleges, a gender-neutral changing room that accommodates multiple occupants at once is expressly prohibited by law.

— Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 3 June 2026
The compact helicopter features head-to-toe panoramic windows and accommodates two guests, departing directly from Qualia’s helipad.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026