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obliger

o·blige
O o

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh-blahyj]
    • /əˈblaɪdʒ/
    • /əˈblaɪʤə /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-blahyj]
    • /əˈblaɪdʒ/

Definitions of obliger word

  • verb with object obliger to require or constrain, as by law, command, conscience, or force of necessity. 1
  • verb with object obliger to bind morally or legally, as by a promise or contract. 1
  • verb with object obliger to place under a debt of gratitude for some benefit, favor, or service: I'm much obliged for the ride. 1
  • verb with object obliger to put (one) in a debt of gratitude, as by a favor or accommodation: Mr. Weems will oblige us with a song. 1
  • verb with object obliger to make (an action, policy, etc.) necessary or obligatory: Your carelessness obliges firmness on my part. 1
  • verb without object obliger to be kindly accommodating: I'll do anything within reason to oblige. 1

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Origin of obliger

First appearance:

before 1250
One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English obligen < Old French obligier < Latin obligāre to bind. See obligate

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Parts of speech for Obliger

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

obliger popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

obliger usage trend in Literature

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