Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English - oblige
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Oblige
oblige
~ v formal 1 T usually passive to make it necessary for someone to do something (be obliged to do sth) (As a result of falling profits we were obliged to close the factory. | feel obliged to do sth (=feel that you have a duty to do something)) (Don't feel obliged to play if you don't want to.) 2 to do something that someone has asked you to do (Would you oblige me by taking this letter to the Director? | happy/glad/ready to oblige) (If you need a ride home, I'd be happy to oblige.) 3 I'd be obliged if spoken used to make a polite request (I'd be obliged if you'd treat this matter as strictly confidential.) 4 (I'm) much obliged (to you) spoken used to thank someone very politely
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(obliges, obliging, obliged) 1. If you are obliged to do something, a situation, rule, or law makes it necessary for you to do that thing. The storm got worse and worse. Finally, I was obliged to abandon the car and continue on foot... This decree obliges unions to delay strikes. = compel VERB: be V-ed to-inf, V n to-inf 2. To oblige someone means to be helpful to them by doing what they have asked you to do. If you ever need help with the babysitting, I’d be glad to oblige... We called up three economists to ask how to eliminate the deficit and they obliged with very straightforward answers... Mr Oakley always has been ready to oblige journalists with information. VERB: V, V with n, V n with n, also V n 3. People sometimes use obliged in expressions such as ‘much obliged’ or ‘I am obliged to you’ when they want to indicate that they are very grateful for something. (FORMAL or OLD-FASHIONED) Much obliged for your assistance... Thank you very much indeed, Doctor, I am extremely obliged to you. CONVENTION c darkgreen]formulae 4. If you tell someone that you would be obliged or should be obliged if they would do something, you are telling them in a polite but firm way that you want them to do it. (FORMAL) I would be obliged if you could read it to us. CONVENTION c darkgreen]politeness ...Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary
2.
verb (~d; obliging) Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French ~r, from Latin obligare, literally, to bind to, from ob- toward + ligare to bind — more at ligature Date: 14th century transitive verb 1. to constrain by physical, moral, or legal force or by the exigencies of circumstance ~d to find a job 2. a. to put in one's debt by a favor or service we are much ~d for your help b. to do a favor for always ready to ~ a friend intransitive verb to do something as or as if as a favor Synonyms: see force • ~r noun ...Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary
3.
v. 1 tr. (foll. by to + infin.) constrain, compel. 2 tr. be binding on. 3 tr. a make indebted by conferring a favour. b (foll. by with, or by + verbal noun) gratify (oblige me by leaving). c perform a service for (often absol.: will you oblige?). 4 tr. (in passive; foll. by to) be indebted (am obliged to you for your help). 5 intr. colloq. (foll. by with) make a contribution of a specified kind (Doris obliged with a song). 6 tr. archaic or Law (foll. by to, or to + infin.) bind by oath, promise, contract, etc. Phrases and idioms much obliged an expression of thanks. Derivatives obliger n. Etymology: ME f. OF obliger f. L obligare (as OB-, ligare bind) ...Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference
4.
гл. 1) общ. обязывать, связывать обязательством His promise obliged him to go through with it. — Раз он обещал, ему пришлось довести дело до конца. See: obligee, obligor 2) общ. делать одолжение, угождать; оказывать (небольшую) услугу, помощь Could you oblige me with a pen and a piece of paper, please? — Не могли бы вы дать мне ручку и листок бумаги? Oblige me by opening the window. — Откройте, пожалуйста, окно. 3) общ. быть благодарным (I'm) much obliged (to you) — очень благодарен (вам), крайне обязан (вам) OBLIGE гл. 1) обязывать, связывать обязательством 2) заставлять, принуждать - be obliged to smb ...Англо-русский Русско-английский экономический словарь
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1. обязывать; заставлять I feel obliged to say "no" —- я вынужден сказать "нет" the law obliges parents to send their children to school —- закон обязывает родителей посылать детей в школу his promise obliged him to go through with it —- раз он обещал, ему пришлось довести дело до конца 2. далать одолжение oblige me by opening the window —- откройте, пожалуйста, окно could you oblige me with a match? —- не могли бы вы дать мне спичку? I'm always glad to oblige you —- я всегда рад вам услужить she obliged graciously by singing another song —- она любезно согласилась спеть еще одну песню 3. разг. оказывать (небольшую) услугу, помощь; помогать he is always seeking to oblige his friends —- он всегда стремится помочь (чем-л.) своим друзьям the woman comes twice a week to oblige —- эта женщина приходит два раза в неделю, чтобы помочь по хозяйству ...Новый большой англо-русский словарь
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v. 1) обязывать; связывать обязательством; принуждать, заставлять; the law obliges parents to send their children to school - закон обязывает родителей посылать детей в школу; to be obliged to do smth. - быть обязанным сделать что-л. 2) делать одолжение, угождать; oblige me by closing the door - закройте, пожалуйста, дверь; will you oblige us with a song? - не споете ли вы нам? 3) to be obliged coll. - быть благодарным; I am much obliged (to you) - очень (вам) благодарен Syn: see compel ...Англо-русский словарь
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