The term 'oblige' can be defined as an act of kindness beyond what is necessary or expected. The crossword solutions for this term include 'NOBLESSE' (8 letters), which means the quality of being noble; 'DRIVE' (5 letters), which means to urge or motivate someone to do something; 'OBLIGATE' (8 letters), which means to bind or commit someone to a certain course of action; 'AID' (3 letters), which means to help or support someone; 'IMPEL' (5 letters), which means to DRIVE or urge someone to do something; 'COMPEL' (6 letters), which means to force someone to do something; 'CONSTRAIN' (9 letters), which means to limit or restrict someone's actions; and 'ACCOMMODATE' (10 letters), which means to adjust or adapt to someone's needs. All of these words are related to the concept of obliging someone, either by providing assistance, motivating them, or forcing them to take a certain course of action.