oblige 
/əˈblaɪʤ/ verb
oblig·es; obliged; oblig·ing /əˈblaɪʤ/ verb 1 [+ obj] : to force or require (someone or something) to do something because of a law or rule or because it is necessary
▪ The law obliges the government to release certain documents to the public. ▪ Her job obliges her to work overtime and on weekends. — usually used as (be) obliged ▪ The government is obliged [=required, obligated] by law to release certain documents to the public. 2 : to do something that someone has asked you to do : to do a favor for (someone) [+ obj] ▪ She's always ready to oblige her friends. [no obj] ▪ “Thank you for your help.” “I'm happy/glad to oblige.” ▪ They asked for food and he obliged with soup and sandwiches.
▪ The law obliges the government to release certain documents to the public. ▪ Her job obliges her to work overtime and on weekends. — usually used as (be) obliged ▪ The government is obliged [=required, obligated] by law to release certain documents to the public.
— see also noblesse oblige
