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- [uh-blahyj]
- /əˈblaɪdʒ/
- /əˈblaɪʤə /
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- US Pronunciation
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- [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.
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