Obliged

verb

/əˈblaɪdʒd/

Word Frequency: 11.3

Definitions

1.verbTo constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means.

"I am obliged to report to the police station every week."

2.verbTo do (someone) a service or favour (hence, originally, creating an obligation).

"He obliged me by not parking his car in the drive."

3.verbTo be indebted to someone.

"I am obliged to you for your recent help."

4.adjectiveUnder an obligation to do something for someone.

5.adjectiveIndebted because of a favor done.

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