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OBLIGED

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Obliged.

How to pronounce obliged:

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Obliged - as an adjective satellite

Under a moral obligation to do something

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
duty-bound

Obliged - as a verb

To constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means.

Example: "I am obliged to report to the police station every week."

To do (someone) a service or favour (hence, originally, creating an obligation).

Example: "He obliged me by not parking his car in the drive."

To be indebted to someone.

Example: "I am obliged to you for your recent help."

Obliged - as an adjective

Under an obligation to do something for someone.

Indebted because of a favor done.

Example Sentences

"I am obliged to attend the meeting tomorrow."
"She felt obliged to help her neighbors during the storm."
"He was obliged to pay back the money he borrowed."
"They were obliged to obey the rules of the competition."
"The company was obliged to apologize for the mistake."
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Word Game Points

Is OBLIGED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, obliged is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OBLIGED has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is OBLIGED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, obliged is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OBLIGED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is OBLIGED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, obliged is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OBLIGED has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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