oblige
verb (used with object)
to require or constrain, as by law, command, conscience, or force of necessity.
will oblige
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future tenseof oblige.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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While Carter already signed a national letter of intent to attend Washington during the recent early signing period, he will ask to be released from that letter and UW will oblige the request.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 13, 2024
As of Sept. 8, new Canadian requirements will oblige airlines to provide passengers with either a refund or rebooking, for flight disruption outside their control.
From Reuters ● Aug. 19, 2022
He’s quiet about his skill, but to those who are persistent, he will oblige the occasional duel.
From The Verge ● Aug. 19, 2020
I’m dubious that Cruz will oblige them anytime soon.
From Salon ● Mar. 29, 2016
Well, Mrs. Weston, you have prevailed, I hope, and these ladies will oblige us.”
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
