· force somebody to do something; "We compel all students to fill out this form"
Hypernym(s): induce, stimulate, cause, have, get, make
· bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted; "He's held by a contract"; "I'll hold you by your promise"
Synonym(s): bind, hold, obligate
Hypernym(s): relate
· provide a service or favor for someone; "We had to oblige him"
Synonym(s): accommodate
Hypernym(s): comply, follow, abide_by
Antonym(s): disoblige