oblige

Oblige is a related term of browbeat.

As verbs the difference between oblige and browbeat

is that oblige is while browbeat is to bully in an intimidating, bossy, or supercilious way.

As verbs the difference between oblige and necessitate

is that oblige is while necessitate is to make necessary; to require (something) to be brought about.

Oblige is a related term of furnish.

As verbs the difference between oblige and furnish

is that oblige is while furnish is (lb) to provide a place with furniture, or other equipment.

As a noun furnish is

material used to create an engineered product.

Oblige is a related term of prescribe.

As verbs the difference between oblige and prescribe

is that oblige is while prescribe is to order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient.

In transitive terms the difference between oblige and bestow

is that oblige is to do someone a service or favour (hence, originally, creating an obligation) while bestow is to apply; make use of; use; employ.

Oblige is a related term of benefit.

As verbs the difference between oblige and benefit

is that oblige is while benefit is to be or to provide a benefit to.

As a noun benefit is

an advantage, help, sake or aid from something.

Oblige is a related term of assist.

As verbs the difference between oblige and assist

is that oblige is while assist is (label) to stand (at a place) or to (an opinion).

As a noun assist is

a helpful action or an act of giving.

As verbs the difference between undertake and oblige

is that undertake is (label) to take upon oneself; to start, to embark on (a specific task etc) while oblige is .

As a verb oblige

is .

As an adjective compulsory is

required; obligatory; mandatory.

As a noun compulsory is

something that is compulsory or required.

In transitive terms the difference between oblige and obey

is that oblige is to do someone a service or favour (hence, originally, creating an obligation) while obey is to do as ordered by (a person, institution etc), to act according to the bidding of.

In intransitive terms the difference between oblige and obey

is that oblige is to do a service or favour while obey is to do as one is told.