oblige

As verbs the difference between face and oblige

is that face is while oblige is .

As a verb oblige

is .

As a noun obedience is

persuasion; allegiance.

As verbs the difference between oblige and uphold

is that oblige is to constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means while uphold is to hold up; to lift on high; to elevate.

As a verb oblige

is .

As an adjective obedient is

willing]] to [[comply#verb|comply with the (l), orders, or (l) of those in authority.

As verbs the difference between effort and oblige

is that effort is (uncommon|intransitive) to make an effort while oblige is .

As a noun effort

is the work involved in performing an activity; exertion.

As a verb oblige

is to constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means.

As a noun onus is

a legal obligation.

In transitive terms the difference between oblige and impose

is that oblige is to do someone a service or favour (hence, originally, creating an obligation) while impose is to establish or apply by authority.

In intransitive terms the difference between oblige and impose

is that oblige is to do a service or favour while impose is to be an inconvenience.

Oblige is a related term of bully.

As verbs the difference between oblige and bully

is that oblige is while bully is to intimidate (someone) as a bully.

As a noun bully is

a person who is cruel to others, especially those who are weaker or have less power.

As an adjective bully is

(us|slang) very good; excellent.

As an interjection bully is

(often|followed by for) well done!.

As verbs the difference between oblige and obligated

is that oblige is while obligated is (obligate).

As an adjective obligated is

(north america|scottish) committed.

In intransitive terms the difference between oblige and adhere

is that oblige is to do a service or favour while adhere is to be consistent or coherent; to be in accordance; to agree.

As verbs the difference between oblige and adhere

is that oblige is to constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means while adhere is to stick fast or cleave, as a glutinous substance does; to become joined or united; as, wax to the finger; the lungs sometimes adhere to the pleura.