Oblige and Support

Oblige

Oblige verb - To do a service or favor for.
Usage example: I would appreciate it greatly if you could oblige me by bringing a dessert to the party

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

Support

Support verb - To provide (someone) with what is useful or necessary to achieve an end.
Usage example: sent reinforcements to support the troops deployed overseas

Oblige and support are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Oblige" instead a verb "Support".

Common collocations

family oblige family support family
government oblige government support government

Both words in one sentence

  • Hawke can oblige this wish, have him live to support the rebellion, or even convince him to support the Templars in an attempt to redeem himself for the chaos he caused.
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