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обя́зывать — meaning in English

obyazyvat

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English meaning

compel verb To force or pressure someone into doing something.
oblige verb To require someone to do something, by law, duty, or circumstance.

Senses

обя́зывать is used for these senses in English:

compel (transitive) To exact, extort, (make) produce by force.
oblige (transitive) To constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means.

oblige — full definition

verb To require someone to do something, by law, duty, or circumstance.
verb To do someone a favour, often creating a sense of gratitude.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

собира́ть подчиня́ть заставля́ть заста́вить прину́дить принужда́ть вы́нудить вынужда́ть обяза́ть де́лать одолже́ние сде́лать одолже́ние быть обя́занным