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forplikte

verb

partial

oblige

verb

Definitions of oblige

English

to force someone to do something, or to make it legally or morally necessary for someone to do something

An international court of climate justice would seek to oblige rich countries to pay damages for their excessive consumption of fossil fuels.

English

to please or help someone, especially by doing something they have asked you to do

Tell me what you would like to know and I'll see if I can oblige.