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Obliged vs. Obligated — What's the Difference?

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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