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indent vs oblige

oblige vs indent

indent is a noun but oblige is not a noun.

indent and oblige both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
indent Yes No Yes No
oblige No No Yes No
As verbs, oblige is a hypernym of indent; that is, oblige is a word with a broader meaning than indent:
  • indent: bind by or as if by indentures, as of an apprentice or servant
  • oblige: bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
Other hypernyms of indent include bind, hold, obligate.
indent (noun) oblige (noun)
an order for goods to be exported or imported
the space left between the margin and the start of an indented line
indent (verb) oblige (verb)
bind by or as if by indentures, as of an apprentice or servant bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
make a depression into provide a service or favor for someone
cut or tear along an irregular line so that the parts can later be matched for authentication force somebody to do something
notch the edge of or make jagged
set in from the margin
Difference between indent and oblige

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