Obliged

Pronunciation: /əˈblaɪdʒd/

Definitions of obliged

verb to be under a moral or legal obligation to do something; to feel indebted or grateful

Example Sentences

A1 I am obliged to attend my sister's wedding.

A2 The company obliged me to sign a contract before starting work.

B1 The law obliges all citizens to pay taxes.

B2 The terms of the agreement oblige both parties to fulfill their obligations.

C1 The professor obliged the students to submit their assignments on time.

C2 The court obliged the company to compensate the victims of the accident.

Examples of obliged in a Sentence

formal I am obliged to inform you that the deadline for submission has been extended.

informal I feel obliged to help my friend move this weekend.

slang I ain't obliged to do anything for you, so stop asking.

figurative The artist felt obliged to push the boundaries of traditional art to create something truly unique.

Grammatical Forms of obliged

• past tense: obliged
• plural: obliged
• comparative: more obliged
• superlative: most obliged
• present tense: obliges
• future tense: will oblige
• perfect tense: have obliged
• continuous tense: is obliging
• singular: obliged
• positive degree: obliged
• infinitive: to oblige
• gerund: obliging
• participle: obliged

Origin and Evolution of obliged

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'obliged' originated from the Latin word 'obligare', which means 'to bind' or 'to tie'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'obliged' has evolved from its original meaning of being bound or tied to a sense of duty or gratitude towards someone for a favor or service rendered.