obliged

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/əˈblaɪdʒd/

From the verb oblige: (⇒ conjugate)
obliged is: Click the infinitive to see all available inflections
v past
v past p

obliged
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Sense: Adjective: obligated - often followed by 'to'
Synonyms:
obligated, under an obligation, contractually obliged, morally obligated, forced Collocations, compelled, duty bound, bound Collocations, tied
Sense: Adjective: indebted - often followed by 'to'
Synonyms:
indebted, beholden, in sb's debt, obligated
Sense: Adjective: thankful
Synonyms:
thankful Collocations, grateful Collocations, appreciative, much obliged


oblige
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Sense: Verb: require
Synonyms:
require Collocations, compel Collocations, obligate, make Collocations, force Collocations, coerce, bind Collocations, pressure Collocations
Sense: Verb: do a favor for
Synonyms:
do a favor for, do sb a favor, assist Collocations, aid Collocations, accommodate Collocations, help Collocations, serve Collocations


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