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Command vs Oblige - What's the difference?

command | oblige |


In transitive terms the difference between command and oblige

is that command is to hold, to control the use of while oblige is to do someone a service or favour (hence, originally, creating an obligation).

As a noun command

is an order to do something.

Mandate vs Oblige - What's the difference?

mandate | oblige |


As verbs the difference between mandate and oblige

is that mandate is while oblige is .

Claim vs Oblige - What's the difference?

claim | oblige |


As a noun claim

is claim.

As a verb oblige is

.

Oblige vs Stipulate - What's the difference?

oblige | stipulate |


As verbs the difference between oblige and stipulate

is that oblige is while stipulate is to require (something) as a condition of a contract or agreement.

As an adjective stipulate is

(botany) having stipules; that is, having outgrowths borne on either side of the base of the leafstalk.

Shall vs Oblige - What's the difference?

shall | oblige |


As verbs the difference between shall and oblige

is that shall is (modal auxiliary verb|defective) while oblige is .

Oblige vs Accede - What's the difference?

oblige | accede |


As verbs the difference between oblige and accede

is that oblige is while accede is .

Liable vs Oblige - What's the difference?

liable | oblige |


As an adjective liable

is bound or obliged in law or equity; responsible; answerable.

As a verb oblige is

.

Compelled vs Oblige - What's the difference?

compelled | oblige |


As verbs the difference between compelled and oblige

is that compelled is (compel) while oblige is .

Oblige vs Welcome - What's the difference?

oblige | welcome |


As verbs the difference between oblige and welcome

is that oblige is while welcome is to affirm or greet the arrival of someone, especially by saying "welcome!".

As an interjection welcome is

.

As an adjective welcome is

whose arrival is a cause of joy; received with gladness; admitted willingly to the house, entertainment, or company.

As a noun welcome is

the act of greeting someone’s arrival, especially by saying "welcome!"; reception.

Oblige vs Greatful - What's the difference?

oblige | greatful |


As a verb oblige

is .

As an adjective greatful is

.

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