ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Obliged

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /əˈblaɪd͡ʒd/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Obliged is an adjective meaning Under an obligation to do something.

Meaning

Under an obligation to do something.

More Meanings

  1. Grateful or indebted because of a favor done.
  2. simple past and past participle of oblige

Example Sentences

I'm greatly obliged for your help with this problem.
All employees are obliged to complete a tax return every year.

Synonyms for obliged

Depending on context, synonyms include obligated, duty-bound.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include obligated, duty-bound, bound, obligatory, mandatory, committed.

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