verb🔗ShareTo constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means."I am obliged to report to the police station every week."morallawactionsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo do (someone) a service or favour (hence, originally, creating an obligation)."He obliged me by not parking his car in the drive."serviceactionattitudemoralhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo be indebted to someone."I am obliged to you for your recent help."moralcharactervalueattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareUnder an obligation to do something for someone."Since I borrowed her notes, I felt obliged to help Sarah with her homework. "moralattitudevaluecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareIndebted because of a favor done."Because my neighbor watered my plants while I was on vacation, I feel obliged to bring her a thank-you gift. "moralattitudeemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading