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induce vs oblige

oblige vs induce

induce and oblige both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
induce No No Yes No
oblige No No Yes No
As verbs, oblige is a hyponym of induce; that is, oblige is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than induce:
  • induce: cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
  • oblige: force somebody to do something
Other hyponyms of induce include decide, persuade, bring, solicit, encourage, let, lead, inspire, instigate, prompt, suborn, compel, obligate.
induce (verb) oblige (verb)
reason or establish by induction bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner provide a service or favor for someone
cause to arise force somebody to do something
cause to occur rapidly
produce electric current by electrostatic or magnetic processes
Difference between induce and oblige

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