Oblige and Petition

Oblige

Oblige verb - To do a service or favor for.

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

Petition

Petition verb - To make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner.

Oblige and petition are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Oblige" instead a verb "Petition".

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