as in friendly
willing to do a favor
an obliging concierge used her pull to get us reservations at the town's hottest restaurant
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as in willingness
cheerful readiness to do something
she's not exactly known for her obligingness when it comes time to help clean up
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as in accommodating
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 coercing
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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