obliged

3 definitions • 4 examples

to be forced to do something or feel that you must do something:

Doctors are legally obliged to take certain precautions.

She feels obligated to be nice to Jack because he's her boss.

used to thank someone and say that you are grateful:

"Here's the information you requested." "Oh, (I'm) much obliged (to you)."

used to ask someone politely to do something:

I'd be obliged if you would complete and return the form as soon as possible.