Contract and Oblige

Contract

Contract verb - To become affected with (a disease or disorder).

Oblige and contract are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Oblige" instead a verb "Contract".

Oblige

Oblige verb - To do a service or favor for.

Contract and oblige are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contract" instead a verb "Oblige".

Common collocations

illness contract illness oblige illness

Both words in one sentence

  • Film / Alien He'll be happy to oblige if he's paid more money, but he is promptly reminded that ignoring a distress call voids the contract.
    Source: Film / Alien
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