1. (

• compel ,
• oblige ,
• obligate

) force somebody to do something; "We compel all students to fill out this form" ;

2. (

• oblige ,
• bind ,
• hold ,
• obligate

) bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted; "He's held by a contract"; "I'll hold you by your promise" ;

3. (

• oblige ,
• accommodate

) provide a service or favor for someone; "We had to oblige him" ;