oblige

obbligare, costringere

Imporre a qualcuno di fare qualcosa, per una regola o situazione che non gli lascia una vera scelta.

In inglese semplice: If a rule or situation makes you do something, it leaves you with no real choice.

• The rules oblige us to wear helmets.
• She felt obliged to attend the meeting.
• Heavy snow obliged them to turn back.

Come si usa: oblige someone to do something (The law obliges employers to provide safety training.); be obliged to do something (We were obliged to cancel the trip.)

Sinonimi: require, force, compel

Espressioni comuni: oblige someone to, legally oblige someone, oblige by law

fare un favore, accontentare

Aiutare qualcuno facendo ciò che chiede o desidera.

In inglese semplice: To help someone by doing what they ask or want.

• I asked for help, and he obliged.
• The waiter was happy to oblige with extra plates.
• She obliged us by taking a photograph.

Come si usa: oblige someone by doing something (Could you oblige me by opening the window?); oblige with something (She obliged with a short speech.)

Sinonimi: help, assist, accommodate

Contrari: refuse

Espressioni comuni: happy to oblige, gladly oblige someone, oblige with something, oblige someone by

essere grato

Si usa in una richiesta molto cortese per dire che si sarebbe grati se venisse esaudita.

In inglese semplice: Used in a very polite request to say you would be grateful if someone did something.

• I would be obliged if you could reply today.
• We would be obliged if you sent us the details.
• You would oblige me greatly by keeping this private.

Come si usa: would be obliged if someone could do something (I would be obliged if you could send the receipt.)

Espressioni comuni: be obliged if, greatly oblige me

obbligare alla gratitudine

Far sentire qualcuno grato per l’aiuto che gli si è dato.

In inglese semplice: To make someone feel grateful because you have helped them.

• Much obliged for the lift!
• We are deeply obliged to everyone who helped.
• Your kindness has obliged me more than I can say.

Come si usa: be much obliged to someone for something (I am much obliged to you for your help.)

Espressioni comuni: much obliged, deeply oblige someone