Hold
Hold verb - Bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted.
Usage example: He's held by a contract
Oblige
Oblige verb - Bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted.
Common collocations
| way | hold way | oblige way |
Both words in one sentence
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The doctrine of noblesse oblige teaches that the wealthy and powerful are expected to hold themselves to a higher standard and contribute more to society than ordinary citizens.
Source: Comes Great Responsibility -
After unsuccessfully asking them nicely to receive that punishment, they oblige when he uses his grappling hook to put the judge's neck in a choke hold.
Source: Unishment -
On ROH A Night Of Hoopla, where all the officials were forbidden from wearing pants, a "Spank The Ref" chant broke out during the opening match, causing Matt Taven to hold him still so Scarlett Bordeaux could oblige.
Source: Comedic Spanking
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