apply vs oblige

apply and oblige both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
apply	No	No	Yes	No
oblige	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, oblige is a hypernym of apply; that is, oblige is a word with a broader meaning than apply:

Other hypernyms of apply include compel, obligate.

apply (verb)	oblige (verb)
ask (for something)	bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
refer (a word or name) to a person or thing	provide a service or favor for someone
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose	force somebody to do something
coat, cover or smear a surface with
give or convey physically
avail oneself to
ensure observance of laws and rules
apply oneself to
be pertinent or relevant or applicable
be applicable to; as to an analysis