OBLIGE in a Sentence
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266 example sentences for OBLIGE, such as:
1. The staff are always happy to oblige.
2. She had given him up to oblige others.
3. You are under no obligation to buy anything.
4. Heavily enough to oblige me to sell some trinkets.
5. We have a moral obligation to protect the environment.
2. She had given him up to oblige others.
3. You are under no obligation to buy anything.
4. Heavily enough to oblige me to sell some trinkets.
5. We have a moral obligation to protect the environment.
Search Quotes from Classic Book Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen |
Meanings and Examples of OBLIGE
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oblige
v. provide a service or favor for someone
v. bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
Classic Sentence: (210 in 15 pages)
1 Heavily enough to oblige me to sell some trinkets.
2 You must oblige us," said he, "indeed you must.
3 I only puzzle them, and oblige them to make civil speeches.
4 Perhaps," said Tom, "Fanny may be more disposed to oblige us now.
5 In one respect it was better, as it gave him the means of conferring a kindness where he wished to oblige.
6 She had, to oblige Edmund, resolved to wear it; but it was too large for the purpose.
7 She had given him up to oblige others.
8 So far the obvious thing was not to entertain any idea of marriage with Thomasin, even to oblige her.
Return of the Native By Thomas Hardy
Context Highlight In BOOK 6: 3 The Serious Discourse of Clym with His Cousin
Context Highlight In BOOK 6: 3 The Serious Discourse of Clym with His Cousin
9 You would oblige me by bringing with you your very excellent field-glass.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In I. The Adventure of Silver Blaze
Context Highlight In I. The Adventure of Silver Blaze
10 Watson, when you reach London you would oblige me by driving at once to Baker Street with our friend here, and remaining with him until I see you again.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In XI. The Adventure of The Naval Treaty
Context Highlight In XI. The Adventure of The Naval Treaty
11 But I daresay it may have come to your notice that, counterfoil of another man's message, there may be some disinclination on the part of the officials to oblige you.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In XI. THE ADVENTURE OF THE MISSING THREE-QUARTER
Context Highlight In XI. THE ADVENTURE OF THE MISSING THREE-QUARTER
12 If it's not in any way disagreeable to you, you'll oblige me by doing the same.
13 But if you could oblige me, I should take it as a kindness.
14 I replied that he would much oblige me by drinking it, if he thought he could do it safely, but by no means otherwise.
15 If the individuals in the Money Market oblige Mr. Micawber to sustain a great sacrifice, that is between themselves and their consciences.
Example Sentence: (56 in 4 pages)
1 A friend would be very pleased to oblige her by taking on the morning's work.
2 The staff are always happy to oblige.
3 You are under no obligation to buy anything.
4 Employers have an obligation to treat all employees equally.
5 I don't want people coming to see me out of a sense of obligation.
6 Naturally, we hope every citizen will vote, a simple obligation of democracy with results that profoundly affect our lives.
7 A lawyer owes an obligation of confidence to the client.
8 I have an ethical and a moral obligation to my client.
9 We attended the party more out of a sense of obligation than anything else.
10 We have a moral obligation to protect the environment.
11 Last time we checked, the press had an obligation to examine the claims made in campaign ads.
12 South Carolina claimed the power to exempt its citizens from the obligation to obey federal law.
13 Parents are under a legal obligation to educate their children.
14 They felt under no obligation to maintain their employees.
15 It is the obligation of citizens to perform military service.