obliging
/əˈblaɪd͡ʒɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
- To constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means.
- To do (someone) a service or favour (hence, originally, creating an obligation).
- To be indebted to someone.
- The imposition of an obligation.
- Happy and ready to do favours for others.
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