obliged

uh-BLYJD/əˈblaɪd͡ʒd/

3 meanings of obliged

1
adjective
Forced or required to do something because of a rule, promise, or duty.
Like having to do your homework because your teacher told you to.
She felt obliged to help her elderly neighbor with the groceries.
We are obliged to wear seatbelts in the car.
Similarrequired, bound, compelled, forced
Oppositeexempt
2
adjective
Thankful to someone because they did something kind for you.
Like saying a big thank you to a friend who helped you move.
I'm much obliged for the ride home tonight.
They were truly obliged to their hosts for such a warm welcome.
Similargrateful, thankful, indebted
Oppositeungrateful
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3
verb
Past tense and past participle of oblige. Use this form when the action already happened.
The new rules obliged everyone to wear a badge.
She obliged her friend by giving him a ride to work.
Note

obliged is a form of oblige

oblige, verb: To make someone do something because of a rule, a law, or a strong duty. Full entry

Forms: obligeobliges he/she/itobliging -ing formobliged past tense, past participle
Spelling: oblige → obliged: add -d
Sound: The ending sounds like /d/.

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