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obliged

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈblaɪdʒd/

obliged means: Required to do something because of a rule, duty, or responsibility.

adjective

REQUIREDB2

Required to do something because of a rule, duty, or responsibility.

  • You are obliged to tell the truth.
  • We felt obliged to help our neighbours.
  • Is the company legally obliged to replace it?

How to use it: obliged to do something (Employees are obliged to wear safety glasses.)

Similar words: required, bound, obligated

Common phrases: obliged to pay, legally obliged, feel obliged

GRATEFULC1

Grateful to someone because they have helped you or done you a favour.

  • Thank you; I am much obliged.
  • We are deeply obliged to you for your kindness.
  • She felt obliged to the neighbour who had helped her.

How to use it: obliged to someone for something (I am obliged to you for your help.)

Similar words: grateful, thankful, indebted

Common phrases: much obliged, deeply obliged, obliged to someone

Questions about obliged

What does obliged mean?

Required to do something because of a rule, duty, or responsibility.

What is obliged in other languages?

Türkçe: zorunlu · Español: obligado · Français: obligé · Deutsch: verpflichtet · Italiano: obbligato · 日本語: 義務がある

How do you pronounce obliged?

It is pronounced /əˈblaɪdʒd/.

How do you use obliged in a sentence?

You are obliged to tell the truth. We felt obliged to help our neighbours.

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