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- Use obliged in a sentence. LINK / CITE ADD TO WORD LIST. verb. Obliged is defined as compelled to do something, or feeling as though one should do something. An example of being obliged is feeling the need to return a favor.
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Oath Traditionally an oath (from Anglo-Saxon āð, also called plight) is either a statement of fact or a promise with wording relating to something considered sacred as a sign of verity.
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Definition of ârefuseâ - English Dictionary refuse verb [ I/T ] (SAY NO) › to say or show that you are not willing to do, accept, or allow something: [ I ] She asked him for a loan, but he refused. [ T ] We were refused admission to the building. [ + to infinitive ] On cold mornings, the car may refuse to start.
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obliged Usage notes. In sense “under obligation, synonymous with obligated, though the latter is only used in American English and some dialects such as Scottish, not standard British.
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duty duty. 1  something that one is expected or required to do by moral or legal obligation. 2  the binding or obligatory force of something that is morally or legally right; moral or legal obligation. 3  an action or task required by a person's position or occupation; function: the duties of a clergyman.
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Definition of 'obligated' Definition of 'obligated'. obligated (ɒblɪgeɪtɪd ) If you feel obligated to do something, you feel that it is your duty to do it. If you are obligated to someone, you feel that it is your duty to look after them. I felt obligated to let him read the letter. He had got a girl pregnant and felt obligated to her and the child.
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- See -lig-. n. 1  something by which a person is bound or obliged to do certain things, and which arises out of a sense of duty or results from custom, law, etc. 2  something that is done or is to be done for such reasons:to fulfill one's obligations.  a binding promise, contract, sense of duty, etc.
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- In HSBC’s 2014 report on the costs of studying abroad in different locations, the US emerged as the third most-expensive option overall, behind Australia and Singapore. HSBC put the average annual cost of study in the US – including tuition fees and living expenses – at US$36,564.
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- Definition of exhort - strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something Definition of exhort - strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something dictionary
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obligation 1. 'obligation' and 'duty'. If you say that someone has an obligation to do something or a duty to do something, you mean that they ought to do it, because it is their responsibility. When obligation and duty are used like this, they have the same meaning. When teachers assign homework, students usually feel an obligation to do it.
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- Entitled is defined as having a legal right to something, or giving someone a legal right. When you have the legal right to be on a property, this is an example of a time when you are entitled to be there. YourDictionary definition and usage example. entitled.
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oblige oblige. vb. 1. (tr; often passive) to bind or constrain (someone to do something) by legal, moral, or physical means. 2. (tr; usually passive) to make indebted or grateful (to someone) by doing a favour or service: we are obliged to you for dinner.blige. 1. To cause (a person or thing) to act or move in spite of resistance: coerce, compel, constrain, force, make, obligate, pressure. 2.
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Definitions &Translations Princeton's WordNet(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition: 1  duty, responsibility, obligation(noun) the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force. 2  obligation(noun) the state of being obligated to do or pay something. 3  obligation, indebtedness(noun) a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor.
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- 1 something that a person feels morally or legally bound to do: [countable]to feel an obligation to help one's parents.[uncountable]a strong sense of family obligation.  a binding promise or contract[uncountable]Try our product, with no obligation to buy.
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- Wiktionary (5.00 / 1 vote) Rate this definition: obligation (Noun). The act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone. obligation (Noun). A social, legal, or moral requirement, duty, contract, or promise that compels someone to follow or avoid a particular course of action.
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obligation Switch to new thesaurus. duty, obligation. job - the responsibility to do something; it is their job to print the truth. safekeeping, guardianship, keeping - the responsibility of a guardian or keeper; he left his car in my keeping. social control - control exerted (actively or passively) by group action.
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consequently Consequently definition, as a result, effect, or outcome; therefore: There has been a great deal of rain and consequently the reservoirs are full. See more.
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- Define require: to claim or ask for by right and authority; request; to call for as suitable or appropriate — require in a sentence to claim or ask for by right and authority; request; to call for as suitable or appropriate… See the full definition
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inure 1. (often foll by: to) to cause to accept or become hardened to; habituate. 2. (Law) (intr) (esp of a law, etc) to come into operation; take effect. [C15 enuren to accustom, from ure use, from Old French euvre custom, work, from Latin opera works, plural of opus]
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Definitions &Translations Webster Dictionary(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition: 1  Obligation(noun) the act of obligating. 2  Obligation(noun) that which obligates or constrains; the binding power of a promise, contract, oath, or vow, or of law; that which constitutes legal or moral duty.
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DOWNLOADED FROM B2 [ C or U ] the fact that you are obliged to do something: [ + 1  to infinitive ] If you have not signed a contract, you are under no obligation to (= it is not necessary to) pay them any money. 2  You have a legal obligation to (= the law says you must) ensure your child receives an education.
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refusal refusal. n. 1. the act or an instance of refusing.
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- adj → obligatorisch; liquidation, measures → Zwangs- ; subject, member → Pflicht- ; that is compulsory → das ist Pflicht or obligatorisch; education is compulsory → es besteht (allgemeine) Schulpflicht; compulsory registration → Meldepflicht f; compulsory retirement → Zwangspensionierung f.
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OBLIGATION • OBLIGATION (noun) The noun OBLIGATION has 4 senses: 1. the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force. 2. the state of being obligated to do or pay something. 3. a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor. 4. a legal agreement specifying a payment or action and the penalty for failure to comply. Familiarity information: OBLIGATION used as a noun is uncommon.
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undertaking The definition of an undertaking is a task or an agreement to do something. An example of an undertaking is the act of washing dishes. An example of an undertaking is a promise to watch a friend's child. undertaking. the act of one who undertakes some task, responsibility, etc. undertaking.
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- oblige. verb \ə-ˈblīj\. Tweet. : to force or require (someone or something) to do something because of a law or rule or because it is necessary. : to do something that someone has asked you to do: to do a favor for (someone).ull Definition of OBLIGE. transitive verb. 1. 2. intransitive verb. : to do something as or as if as a favor. — oblig·er noun. See oblige defined for English-language learners.