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English to English verb
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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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