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oblige in Portuguese

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

oblige in Portuguese

obrigar
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 Portuguese?

"oblige" in Portuguese is obrigar. 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 Portuguese, "oblige" is obrigar.

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