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View usage for: (əblaɪdʒ) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense obliges, present participle obliging, past tense, past participle obliged1. verbIf you are obliged to do something, a situation, rule, or law makes it necessary for you to do that thing. The storm got worse and worse. Finally, I was obliged to abandon the car and continueon foot. [be VERB-ed to-infinitive] This decree obliges unions to delay strikes. [VERB noun to-infinitive] Synonyms: compel, make, force, require More Synonyms of oblige 2. verbTo oblige someone means to be helpful to them by doing what they have asked you to do. If you ever need help with the babysitting, I'd be glad to oblige. [VERB] The gracious star was more than happy to oblige with an autograph. [VERB + with] Mr Oakley always has been ready to oblige journalists with information. [VERB noun + with] [Also VERB noun ]Synonyms: help, assist, serve, benefit More Synonyms of oblige 3. See much obliged/I am obliged to you/etc 4. See would/should be obliged oblige in British English (əˈblaɪdʒ) verb1. (tr; often passive) to bind or constrain (someone to do something) by legal, moral, or physical means 2. (tr; usually passive) to make indebted or grateful (to someone) by doing a favour or service we are obliged to you for dinner 3. to do a service or favour to (someone) she obliged the guest with a song Derived forms obliger (oˈbliger) noun Word origin C13: from Old French obliger, from Latin obligāre, from ob- to, towards + ligāre to bind oblige in American English (əˈblaɪdʒ; oʊˈblaɪdʒ) verb transitiveWord forms: oˈbliged or oˈbliging1. to compel by moral, legal, or physical force; constrain 2. to make indebted for a favor or kindness done; do a favor for verb intransitive3. to do a favor or service Derived forms obliger (oˈbliger) noun Word origin ME obligen < OFr obligier < L obligare, to bind, oblige < ob- (see ob-) + ligare, to bind: see ligature Examples of 'oblige' in a sentenceoblige British English: oblige VERB If you are obliged to do something, a situation, rule, or law makes it necessary for you to do that thing. My family needed the money so I was obliged to work. - American English: oblige
- Brazilian Portuguese: obrigar
- Chinese: 迫使
- European Spanish: verse obligado a
- French: obliger
- German: verpflichten
- Italian: obbligare
- Japanese: 義務を負わせられる
- Korean: ~해야만 하다
- European Portuguese: obrigar
- Latin American Spanish: verse obligado a
Chinese translation of 'oblige' vt - (= compel)
to oblige sb to do sth 迫使某人做某事 (pòshǐ mǒurén zuò mǒushì) - (= do a favour for)
施惠于(於) (shīhuì yú)
vi - (= cooperate)
帮忙 (bāngmáng) to feel obliged to do sth 感到必须(須)得做某事 (gǎndào bìxū děi zuò mǒushì) to be (much) obliged to sb (for sth) (frm, o.f., = grateful) (由于(於)某事)(非常)感激某人 ((yóuyú mǒushì)(fēicháng) gǎnjī mǒurén) I would be obliged if ... (frm) 烦(煩)请(請)您 ... (fán qǐng nín ... )
Definition to compel someone by legal, moral, or physical means to do something This decree obliges unions to delay strikes. Synonyms railroad (informal) obligate Definition to do a favour to someone He is always ready to oblige journalists with information. Synonyms help assist serve accommodate indulge gratify do someone a service put yourself out for do (someone) a favour or a kindness meet the wants or needs of Opposites trouble , bother , put out , inconvenience , disoblige , discommode Additional synonymsDefinition to do or receive good a variety of government schemes benefiting children Synonyms help, serve, aid, profit, improve, advance, advantage, enhance, assist, avail, be of service to, be of assistance to, be to the advantage of Definition to place (someone) under legal or moral obligation The treaty binds them to respect their neighbour's independence. Synonyms oblige, make, force, require, engage, compel, prescribe, constrain, necessitate, impel, obligate Definition to compel or force He argued that the government had coerced him into resigning. Synonyms force, compel, bully, intimidate, railroad (informal), constrain, bulldoze (informal), dragoon, pressurize, browbeat, press-gang, twist (someone's) arm (informal), driveAdditional synonymsDefinition to compel or force Individuals will be constrained to make many sacrifices for the greater good. Synonyms force, pressure, urge, bind, compel, oblige, necessitate, coerce, impel, pressurize, driveDefinition to coerce or force He had been dragooned into the excursion. Synonyms force, drive, compel, bully, intimidate, railroad (informal), constrain, coerce, impel, strong-arm (informal), browbeatThe queen favoured us with a compliment. Synonyms oblige, please, honour, accommodate, benefitDefinition to compel (a person, group, etc.) to do something through effort, superior strength, etc. They forced him to work round-the-clock. Synonyms compel, make, drive, press, pressure, urge, overcome, oblige, railroad (informal), constrain, necessitate, coerce, impel, strong-arm (informal), dragoon, pressurize, press-gang, put the squeeze on (informal), obligate, twist (someone's) arm, put the screws on (informal), bring pressure to bear upon Definition to be kind and indulgent to She humoured her boss to avoid arguments. Synonyms indulge, accommodate, go along with, spoil, flatter, pamper, gratify, pander to, mollify, cosset, fawn on Definition to urge or force (a person) to do something I felt impelled to go on speaking. Synonyms force, move, compel, drive, require, push, influence, urge, inspire, prompt, spur, stimulate, motivate, oblige, induce, prod, constrain, incite, instigate, goad, actuateDefinition to cause to do or be You can't make me do anything. Synonyms force, cause, press, compel, drive, require, oblige, induce, railroad (informal), constrain, coerce, impel, dragoon, pressurize, prevail upon Definition to compel or require A prolonged drought had necessitated the introduction of water rationing. Synonyms compel, force, involve, demand, require, call for, exact, oblige, warrant, entail, constrain, impel, be grounds for, make necessary Definition to give pleasure or satisfaction to (a person) This comment pleased her immensely. Synonyms delight, entertain, humour, amuse, suit, content, satisfy, charm, cheer, indulge, tickle, gratify, gladden, give pleasure to, tickle someone pink (informal), PLS Definition to insist upon The rules require employers to provide safety training. Synonyms order, demand, direct, command, compel, exact, oblige, instruct, call upon, constrain, insist upon |