obliged Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb force somebody to do something
    oblige; obligate; compel.
    • We compel all students to fill out this form
  2. verb bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
    oblige; bind; obligate; hold.
    • He's held by a contract
    • I'll hold you by your promise
  3. verb provide a service or favor for someone
    oblige; accommodate.
    • We had to oblige him
  4. adjective satellite under a moral obligation to do something
    duty-bound.

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