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obliges Definition and Meaning in English (obliges definition)

verb
Synonyms:compelsrequiresforces
Quick Answer • Definition

Obliges definition: To make someone legally or morally bound to an action or course of action.

Definitions of Obliges

  1. 1verb

    To make someone legally or morally bound to an action or course of action.

  2. 2verb

    To do a favor for someone or to be helpful to them, often creating a sense of gratitude.

Example Sentences

formal

“The law obliges all citizens to pay taxes.”

casual

“He often obliges his friends with small favors.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveoblige
past tenseobliged
present participleobliging
nounobligation
adjectiveobligatory

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Obliges definition: To make someone legally or morally bound to an action or course of action.
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'Obliges' translates to 'obliges' in English. Obliges definition: To make someone legally or morally bound to an action or course of action.
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