Oblige with Meaning in English
expression
əˈbɫaɪdʒ/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
uh-BLYJ with
əblˈaɪdʒ/ /wˈɪð
uh-BLYJ with
Definition
To graciously do something or provide something that someone requests; to help someone by giving or doing what they've asked for.
Usage & Nuances
Somewhat formal; often used with 'could you' or 'would you' (e.g., 'Could you oblige me with a pen?'). It can sound polite or slightly old-fashioned. Not used for obligations/rules ('oblige' as in 'I'm obliged to...').
Spanish: complacer con - hacer el favor dePortuguese (BR): fazer o favor de - ajudar comPortuguese (PT): fazer o favor de - ajudar comChinese (Simplified): 帮忙提供 - 协助给予Chinese (Traditional): 幫忙提供 - 協助給予Hindi: से कृपा करके देना - मदद करनाArabic: تُسدي لي معروفًا بـ - تساعد بـBengali: সহায্য করা - অনুগ্রহ করে দেওয়াRussian: оказать услугу - помочь сJapanese: 〜を親切にしてくれる - ～をお願いするVietnamese: giúp với - làm ơn choKorean: 친절히 ~해주다 - ~을 부탁하다Turkish: ricâ etmek - yardımda bulunmakUrdu: براہ کرم دے دیں - مہربانی فرما کرIndonesian: membantu dengan - berbaik hati memberikan
Example Sentences
Could you oblige with a glass of water?
basic
The librarian obliged with the information I needed.
basic
He happily obliged with his autograph.
basic
If you could oblige with a little advice, I'd be grateful.
natural
She always obliges with a smile when you ask her for help.
natural
Could you oblige with the details by tomorrow?
natural