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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Meaning of "oblige"

Hello.

I would like to ask you the uage of "oblige".

a. He had been obliged to play golf but found it a tedious game.

In a, was it "he" that decided to play golf? Or did anyone force him to play golf?

Which interpretation is natural?

b. Even if you do not want to go to Brasilia, you are obliged to, as the company does not have a direct flight.

In b, is it "you" that decide to go to Brazilia? Or does someone force her to go to Brazilia?

Which fo you prefer?
  

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a. He had been obliged to play golf but found it a tedious game. In a, was it "he" that decided to play golf?

— Mister Micawber

  • a.
  • He had been obliged to play golf but found it a tedious game.
  • In a, was it "he" that decided to play golf?
  • Or did anyone force him to play golf?
  • -- He was socially forced to play.
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a. He had been obliged to play golf but found it a tedious game.

In a, was it "he" that decided to play golf? Or did anyone force him to play golf? Which interpretation is natural?-- He was socially forced to play.

b. Even if you do not want to go to Brasilia, you are obliged to, as the company does not have a direct flight.

In b, is it "you" that decide to go t
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Thank you for your reply.

Would you answe my question again?

What is the difference between "force" and oblige"?
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I have just told you. What part do you not understand?
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