Oblige to do Meaning in English
expression
əˈbɫaɪdʒ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈdu
uh-BLYJ tuh DOO
əblˈaɪdʒ/ /tˈuː/ /dʉː
uh-BLYJ too DOO
Definition
To be forced or required to do something, often by rules, duty, or external pressure.
Usage & Nuances
Formal register; often in legal, official, or polite contexts. Commonly appears as 'be obliged to do' or 'feel obliged to do.' Synonyms: 'be required to,' 'be compelled to.' Not used for voluntary actions—implies lack of choice or strong expectation.
Spanish: estar obligado a hacer - verse obligado a hacerPortuguese (BR): ser obrigado a fazerPortuguese (PT): ser obrigado a fazerChinese (Simplified): 被迫做Chinese (Traditional): 被迫做Hindi: करने के लिए बाध्य होनाArabic: مجبور على أن يفعلBengali: কিছু করতে বাধ্য হওয়াRussian: быть обязанным сделатьJapanese: ～せざるを得ないVietnamese: bắt buộc phải làmKorean: 어쩔 수 없이 하다 - 하도록 의무가 있다Turkish: bir şeyi yapmak zorunda olmakUrdu: کچھ کرنے پر مجبور ہوناIndonesian: terpaksa melakukan
Example Sentences
I am obliged to do what my boss asks.
basic
Students are obliged to do their homework every day.
basic
The law says you are obliged to do this.
basic
She felt obliged to do something when she saw the accident.
natural
We’re obliged to do a lot of paperwork before traveling abroad.
natural
Nobody is obliged to do more than they can.
natural