Webtransitive verb. 1. : to constrain by physical, moral, or legal force or by the exigencies of circumstance. obliged to find a job. felt obliged to share it with her. 2. a. : to put in one's …

Webto be forced to do something or feel that you must do something: Doctors are legally obliged to take certain precautions. She feels obligated to be nice to Jack because he's her boss. …

Webus / əˈblaɪdʒd / uk / əˈblaɪdʒd / (US or UK formal also obligated) obliged adjective [after verb] (FORCED) be, feel, etc. obliged B2 [ + to infinitive ] to be forced to do something …

Webobliged. bound by duty, ethics, or politeness: You can bring something to share at the picnic, but please don't feel obliged. forced by law, regulation, or necessity: All students are obliged to participate in an internship program. appreciative or grateful: If you could shed some light on this mystery, I'd be obliged.

WebSynonyms for OBLIGED: obligated, indebted, grateful, bounden, beholden, thankful, appreciative, glad; Antonyms of OBLIGED: ungrateful, unappreciative, thankless, rude, thoughtless, inappreciative, inhospitable, ungracious

Webv. o·bliged, o·blig·ing, o·blig·es. v.tr. 1. To compel or require (someone) to do something, as by circumstance or legality: When the power went out, we were obliged to fetch water …

Webto please or help someone, especially by doing something they have asked you to do: We only went to the party to oblige some old friends who asked us to be there. We needed a …

Web1. to require or constrain, as by law, conscience, or force. 2. to bind morally or legally, as by a promise or contract. 3. to place under a debt of gratitude for a favor or service: We are much obliged for the ride. 4. to do a favor or service for; accommodate: He …

Webobliged. uk. / əˈblaɪdʒd/. How to pronounce obliged adjective in British English. us. / əˈblaɪdʒd/. How to pronounce obliged adjective in American English. (English …

Web1 [+ object] : to force or require (someone or something) to do something because of a law or rule or because it is necessary The law obliges the government to release certain documents to the public. Her job obliges her to work overtime and on weekends. — usually used as (be) obliged

WebObliged typically refers to a moral or legal obligation or responsibility. If you're being followed by an ambulance with its siren on, you are obliged to pull to the side of the road and let it …

Webto force someone to do something, or to make it necessary for someone to do something: The law obliges companies to pay decent wages to their employees. The law does not …

WebSome common synonyms of oblige are coerce, compel, constrain, and force. While all these words mean "to make someone or something yield," oblige implies the constraint of necessity, law, or duty. felt obliged to go.

Web1 day ago · oblige in American English. (əˈblaidʒ) (verb obliged, obliging) transitive verb. 1. to require or constrain, as by law, command, conscience, or force of necessity. 2. to bind morally or legally, as by a promise or contract. 3. to place under a debt of gratitude for some benefit, favor, or service.

Web1 day ago · oblige in American English. (əˈblaidʒ) (verb obliged, obliging) transitive verb. 1. to require or constrain, as by law, command, conscience, or force of necessity. 2. to bind morally or legally, as by a promise or contract. 3. to place under a debt of gratitude for some benefit, favor, or service.

WebTo oblige is to do something you have to, because you're bound by either good manners or the law. You are obliged to pay back your student loans, or for your portion of the dinner bill. You may also feel obliged to bring a gift if you're invited to a wedding. You can also tip your cowboy hat and be "much obliged " if someone does you a favor.

Webobligated. bound by law or regulation, moral principle, duty, etc.; obliged: My supervisors talked with me regularly about my ambitions and struggles, not because they felt obligated, but because they truly cared. (of funds, property, etc.) pledged, committed, or bound, as to meet an obligation: If a parent is unable to pay the obligated amount ...

Webverb (used with object), o·bliged, o·blig·ing. to require or constrain, as by law, command, conscience, or force of necessity. to bind morally or legally, as by a promise or contract. …

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Webin Gulliver's travels, when the king of Brobdingnag tells Gulliver he "knew no reason why those who entertain opinions prejudicial to the public should be obliged to change or should not be obliged to conceal them" what is Swift actually Satirizing?