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View usage for: obliged in British English (əˈblaɪdʒd) adjective1. grateful I'd be obliged for the other half. I'm obliged to you for all the trouble you've taken. 2. archaic used as a polite convention for opening or closing a letter; literally, indebted The volume contained a dedication to John Johnston, with gratitude from his muchobliged niece, Elizabeth Blackwell. 3. to feel obliged to do 4. I would be obliged 5. much obliged Examples of 'obliged' in a sentenceobliged And how many before you are more or less obliged to?She would have felt obliged to refuse him, suppressing her feelings at great personal cost. Synonyms of 'obliged'forced, required, bound, compelled grateful, in (someone's) debt, thankful, indebted More Synonyms of obliged I was obliged to answer their questions. Synonyms forced required compelled duty-bound under compulsion without any option I am extremely obliged to you. Additional synonymsDefinition feeling or expressing appreciation We are very appreciative of their support. Synonyms grateful, obliged, thankful, indebted, beholdenDefinition indebted He was beholden to Eddie for financing the project. Synonyms indebted, bound, owing, grateful, obliged, in debt, obligated, under obligation Definition compelled or obliged All members are bound by an oath of secrecy. Synonyms compelled, obliged, forced, committed, pledged, constrained, obligated, beholden, duty-bound - obligation
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Additional synonymsDefinition owing gratitude for help or favours I am deeply indebted to him for his help. Synonyms grateful, obliged, in debt, obligated, beholden, under an obligationDefinition being morally or legally bound to do something I wonder why they feel obligated to work such punishing hours. Synonyms obliged, forced, required, bound, compelled, under an obligation, under compulsion Definition grateful and appreciative I'm just thankful that I've got a job. Synonyms grateful, pleased, relieved, obliged, in (someone's) debt, indebted, appreciative, beholdenI'd rather not be under any obligation to him. Synonyms in (someone's) debt, indebted, obliged, grateful, thankful, obligated, beholden, duty-bound, honour-bound, owing a favour |