Definitions of oblige

1. To attach, as by a bond.

2. To constrain by physical, moral, or legal force; to put under obligation to do or forbear something.

3. To bind by some favor rendered; to place under a debt; hence, to do a favor to; to please; to gratify; to accommodate.

4. To compel by force, morally, legally, or physically; bind by some favor or kindness shown; render a favor to; gratify.

5. To bind or constrain: to bind by some favor rendered, hence to do a favor to.

6. To constrain; bind by a favor.

7. bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted; " He's held by a contract"; " I'll hold you by your promise"

8. To constrain by physical, legal, or moral force; to do a favour to; to lay under an obligation of gratitude; to gratify.

9. Obliger.