Obliged vs. Obligated — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Obliged and Obligated
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Obliged
To compel or require (someone) to do something, as by circumstance or legality
When the power went out, we were obliged to fetch water with a bucket. The contract obliges you to meet the deadline.
Obligated
Simple past tense and past participle of obligate
Obliged
To make indebted or grateful
I am obliged to you for your gracious hospitality.
Obligated
Committed
Obliged
To do a service or favor for
They obliged us by arriving early.
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Obligated
Having an obligation; obliged
Obliged
To do a service or favor
The soloist obliged with yet another encore.
Obligated
Under a moral obligation to someone.
Obliged
Under an obligation to do something.
All employees are obliged to complete a tax return every year.
Obligated
Under a legal obligation to someone.
Obliged
Grateful or indebted because of a favor done.
I'm greatly obliged for your help with this problem.
Obligated
Owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc. Opposite of unobligated.
Obliged
Simple past tense and past participle of oblige
Obligated
Caused by law or conscience to follow a certain course;
Felt obligated to repay the kindness
Was obligated to pay off the student loan
Obliged
Under a moral obligation to do something
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