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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

obliges

/əˈblɪdʒɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does obliges mean?

verb

To oblige someone is to do something they want or expect you to do, often because you feel you have to or because it is a social obligation. Obliges can also mean to make something necessary or unavoidable.

Example

"The host obliges his guests by offering them a drink as soon as they arrive."

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