Words with a similar base: oblige

'oblige'
[compel.v.01] as in: force somebody to do something


Examples:
We compel all students to fill out this form



'oblige'
[oblige.v.02] as in: bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted


Examples:
He's held by a contract
I'll hold you by your promise



'oblige'
[oblige.v.03] as in: provide a service or favor for someone


Examples:
We had to oblige him



					

oblige (English)
└── obliger (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
└── obligo (Latin)


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