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oblige vs comply

comply vs oblige

oblige and comply both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
oblige No No Yes No
comply No No Yes No
As verbs, comply is a hypernym of oblige; that is, comply is a word with a broader meaning than oblige:
  • oblige: provide a service or favor for someone
  • comply: act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
Other hypernyms of oblige include abide by, follow.
oblige (verb) comply (verb)
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
provide a service or favor for someone
force somebody to do something
Difference between oblige and comply

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