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obliged

American  
[uh-blahyjd] / əˈblaɪdʒd /

adjective

  1. bound by duty, ethics, or politeness.

    You can bring something to share at the picnic, but please don't feel obliged.

  2. forced by law, regulation, or necessity.

    All students are obliged to participate in an internship program.

  3. appreciative or grateful.

    If you could shed some light on this mystery, I'd be obliged.

verb

  1. the simple past tense and past participle of oblige.

idioms

  1. (very) much obliged, thank you (very much).

    Much obliged for your efforts!

Other Word Forms

  • obligedly adverb
  • obligedness noun
  • unobliged adjective

Etymology

Origin of obliged

oblige ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )

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