Oblige: meaning, definitions and examples

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oblige

 

[ ษ™หˆblaษชdส’ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in a formal setting

To compel by moral, legal, or physical force; to bind by a social, legal, or moral tie

Synonyms

compel, force, require

Examples of usage

  • He felt obliged to report the incident to the authorities.
  • She was obliged to attend the meeting as part of her job responsibilities.
Context #2 | Verb

informal

To do a service or favor for; to accommodate

Synonyms

appreciative, grateful, thankful

Examples of usage

  • I would be much obliged if you could help me with this task.
  • We are obliged to you for your assistance.

Translations

Translations of the word "oblige" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น obrigar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคœเคฌเฅ‚เคฐ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verpflichten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memaksa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะพะฑะพะฒ'ัะทัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zobowiฤ…zywaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็พฉๅ‹™ไป˜ใ‘ใ‚‹ (ใŽใ‚€ใฅใ‘ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท obliger

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ obligar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zorlamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜๋ฌด๋ฅผ ์ง€์šฐ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู„ุฒู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zavรกzat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zaviazaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผบ่ฟซ (qiวŽngpรฒ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obvezati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skuldbinda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผั–ะฝะดะตั‚ั‚ะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒแƒšแƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™cbur etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ obligar

Etymology

The word 'oblige' originated from the Latin word 'obligare', which means 'to bind'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century, initially meaning 'to bind by oath' or 'to be bound by duty or responsibility'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the sense of doing someone a service or favor. 'Oblige' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to convey a sense of duty, courtesy, or gratitude.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,228, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.