oblige
o-blige · verb
Definitions
verb
- 1.
To make someone legally or morally bound to do something.
- 2.
To do something as a favor or service for someone.
- 3.
To create a sense of gratitude or indebtedness in someone.
Phrases & expressions
- •much obliged — a formal expression of thanks
- •happy to oblige — willing to help
Related words
Etymology
From Old French obliger, from Latin obligare ("to bind, tie up"), from ob- ("to, toward") + ligare ("to bind").