oblige

v 1: force or compel somebody to do something; "We compel all

students to fill out this form" [syn: {compel}, {obligate}]

2: bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted; "He's held by a

contract' "I'll hold you by your promise" [syn: {bind}, {hold}]

3: provide a service or favor for someone; "We had to oblige

him" [syn: {accommodate}] [ant: {disoblige}]