oblige

/əˈblaɪd͡ʒ/verb
Middle School
1

To constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means.

2

To do (someone) a service or favour (hence, originally, creating an obligation).

3

To be indebted to someone.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing