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oblige in Danish

oblige in Danish is forpligte — oblige means to require someone to do something, by law, duty, or circumstance.

oblige in Danish

forpligte
verb
(transitive) To constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means.

What does "oblige" mean?

  1. verb To require someone to do something, by law, duty, or circumstance.
    "The contract obliges the tenant to pay rent on the first of the month."
  2. verb To do someone a favour, often creating a sense of gratitude.
    "She was happy to oblige when a colleague asked for help."
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oblige in a sentence

  • The contract obliges the tenant to pay rent on the first of the month.
  • She was happy to oblige when a colleague asked for help.

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What is "oblige" in Danish?

"oblige" in Danish is forpligte. oblige means: To require someone to do something, by law, duty, or circumstance.

How do you use "oblige" in a sentence?

Example: "The contract obliges the tenant to pay rent on the first of the month." In Danish, "oblige" is forpligte.

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