What does Obliged mean?
Definitions for Obliged
obliged
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Princeton's WordNet
duty-bound(p), obliged(p)adjective
under a moral obligation to do something
Wiktionary
obligedadjective
Under an obligation to do something for someone.
obligedadjective
Indebted because of a favor done.
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obliged
Obliged refers to being legally or morally bound to do something. It involves having a duty, responsibility or commitment imposed either by law, social obligations, or personal circumstances that compels one to act in a certain way or carry out a task.
Webster Dictionary
Obliged
of Oblige
Editors Contribution
obligedverb
Verb form of the word oblige.
We are obliged as a united humanity to support and ensure a life of optimum health, human rights, dignity, world peace and prosperity for all.
Submitted by MaryC on March 12, 2020
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Obliged
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Adjectives Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'Obliged' in Adjectives Frequency: #700
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Obliged in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Obliged in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of Obliged in a Sentence
Congress is obliged to use every constitutional check and balance we have to rein in President Obama's lawlessness, and that includes both our confirmation authority over nominees and the power of the purse.
We continue to buy stakes in Italian companies, but now we're careful to remain below the 2 percent threshold so that we're not obliged to disclose them.
The government is obliged to take all lawful measures to nip acts of terrorism in the bud, and such measures ought to be supported by Kenyans of all walks of life, such moves, however, must pass constitutional and legal muster.
The country has charms only for those not obliged to stay there.
To be on board and confronted by a safety video you’re obliged to watch set in Antarctica is beyond ironic, it is the ultimate insensitive insult to the families, both immediate and wider.
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