obliged
/əˈblaɪdʒd/adjective
उच्चारण अब्लाइज्ड
बाध्य, विवश
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~ to do sth
forced to do something because it is necessary, the law or your duty
बाध्य, विवश
- We are obliged to follow the rules.
- Drivers are obliged to stop at a red light.
- Shopkeepers are obliged to give a receipt.
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- I felt obliged to go to the wedding because he is my uncle.
- Passengers are obliged to show a ticket if the inspector asks.
Synonyms bound compelled required forced duty-bound
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~ (to sb) (for sth) formal
used when politely thanking somebody
आभारी, कृतज्ञ
- I'm much obliged to you for your help.
- Thank you for lending me your notes; I am much obliged.
- I would be obliged if you could send me the form.
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- Much obliged for the lift, said the old man.
- We are obliged to you for your kind help.
Synonyms grateful thankful indebted beholden appreciative
Opposite ungrateful
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
be obliged to + verb
Be obliged to means to have to do something because of law, duty or circumstances.
'Be obliged to' का अर्थ कानून, कर्तव्य या परिस्थिति के कारण कोई काम करना पड़ना है।
- Drivers are obliged to wear seat belts.
- I was obliged to leave early.
be obliged to somebody (for something)
This formal use means to feel grateful. Use to for the person and for for the thing.
इस औपचारिक प्रयोग का अर्थ कृतज्ञ होना है। व्यक्ति के लिए 'to' और वस्तु के लिए 'for' आता है।
- I am much obliged to you for your help.
- We are obliged to the staff for their patience.
feel obliged / be obliged to do sth
Feel obliged shows a sense of duty rather than a legal need.
'Feel obliged' क़ानूनी ज़रूरत नहीं, बल्कि कर्तव्य की भावना दिखाता है।
- She felt obliged to invite her cousins.
much obliged / obliged to oblige
Much obliged is a polite way to say thank you. The verb is oblige and the noun is obligation.
'Much obliged' धन्यवाद कहने का विनम्र तरीका है। Verb 'oblige' और noun 'obligation' है।
- Much obliged for the lift, Radhika.
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adverb + obliged
legallymorallybound andmuchgreatly
- Companies are legally obliged to pay taxes.
verb + obliged
feelbeconsider yourselfremain
- I feel obliged to thank everyone who helped.
obliged + to
to attendto payto reportto obeyto follow
- Candidates are obliged to carry an admit card.
noun forms
obligationmoral obligationlegal obligationunder no obligation
- You are under no obligation to buy.
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- Citizens are obliged to pay income tax if they earn above the limit.
सीमा से अधिक कमाने वाले नागरिक आयकर देने के लिए बाध्य हैं।
- Radhika felt obliged to help her neighbour.
राधिका ने अपने पड़ोसी की मदद करना अपना कर्तव्य समझा।
- I am much obliged to you for the books.
किताबों के लिए मैं आपका बहुत आभारी हूँ।
- The bad weather obliged us to cancel the picnic.
खराब मौसम के कारण हमें पिकनिक रद्द करनी पड़ी।
- Students are obliged to attend at least seventy-five per cent of classes.
विद्यार्थियों को कम से कम पचहत्तर प्रतिशत कक्षाओं में उपस्थित रहना अनिवार्य है।
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✗ I am obliged to leave early yesterday.
✓ I was obliged to leave early yesterday.
A past time word needs the past form was obliged.
भूतकाल सूचक शब्द के साथ 'was obliged' लिखना चाहिए।
✗ He was obliged for leaving.
✓ He was obliged to leave.
Obliged in the sense of compelled is followed by to-infinitive.
बाध्य होने के अर्थ में 'obliged' के बाद to-infinitive आता है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Obliged, forced and compelled all show pressure, but they differ in strength.
Obliged, forced और compelled तीनों दबाव दर्शाते हैं, पर उनकी तीव्रता अलग है।
Under a duty or rule; often formal and polite.
किसी कर्तव्य या नियम के अधीन; प्रायः औपचारिक और विनम्र।
- We are obliged to inform you.
forced
Made to act by pressure or threat, against your wish.
दबाव या धमकी से, इच्छा के विरुद्ध काम करने पर मजबूर।
- He was forced to sign.
compelled
A strong need or pressure that leaves almost no choice.
तीव्र आवश्यकता या दबाव जिसमें लगभग कोई विकल्प न बचे।
- She felt compelled to speak.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
?Which word?
Keep apart obligatory (required by law or rules: 'Attendance is obligatory') and optional.
Obligatory (कानून या नियमों से अनिवार्य: 'Attendance is obligatory') और optional को अलग रखिए।
Keep the forced words together: obliged, bound, compelled, duty-bound, constrained.
विवशता के शब्द साथ याद रखिए: obliged, bound, compelled, duty-bound, constrained।
Keep the grateful words: obliged, indebted (owing gratitude), beholden (owing something to somebody), thankful.
कृतज्ञता के शब्द याद रखिए: obliged, indebted (आभार में ऋणी), beholden (किसी का ऋणी), thankful।
§Grammar and usage
Usage: obliged is a lexicalized adjective; 'much obliged' is a polite, slightly old-fashioned way of saying thank you.
प्रयोग में obliged स्वतंत्र adjective है; 'much obliged' धन्यवाद कहने का विनम्र, थोड़ा पुराना ढंग है।