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oblige

/əˈblaɪdʒ/

obligeverb

obliged

Past Simple

obliged

Past Participle

obliging

ing-form

/əˈblaɪdʒ/

Translations

The contract obliges the company to complete the project by the end of the year.

Le contrat oblige l’entreprise à achever le projet d’ici la fin de l’année.

Additional translations

astreindreSoutenu; surtout dans un contexte juridique ou administratif.

Definitions

To make someone legally or morally bound to do something.

The contract obliges the company to complete the project by the end of the year.

To do as someone asks or desires in order to help or please them.

She obliged her friend by picking up the groceries on her way home.

Synonyms

obligepast participle

Definitions

Grateful or indebted for a service or favour; thankful.

I’m much obliged to you for your assistance.

Compelled or required to do something.

Visitors are obliged to sign in at reception.

obligegerund / present participle

Definitions

Willing to help or do favours; accommodating.

The obliging staff made our stay enjoyable.