English to English verb
1 |
force somebody to do something |  | Example: We compel all students to fill out this form
source: wordnet30
2 |
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted |  | Example: He's held by a contract I'll hold you by your promise
source: wordnet30
3 |
provide a service or favor for someone |  | Example: We had to oblige him
source: wordnet30
4 |
To attach, as by a bond. |  | source: webster1913
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