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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
obliged
He feels obliged/obligated to help the poor.
Are they interchangeable?
Thanks.
Are they interchangeable?
Thanks.
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Hi N2G Basically, yes (in AmE). However, I'd say that using 'obligated' has a stronger sense that outside forces have caused him to feel the obligation. Others may disagree, and there may be a difference in usage here between BE and AmE.
- Hi N2G Basically, yes (in AmE).
- However, I'd say that using 'obligated' has a stronger sense that outside forces have caused him to feel the obligation.
- Others may disagree, and there may be a difference in usage here between BE and AmE.
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Hi N2G
Basically, yes (in AmE). However, I'd say that using 'obligated' has a stronger sense that outside forces have caused him to feel the obligation.
Others may disagree, and there may be a difference in usage here between BE and AmE.
Basically, yes (in AmE). However, I'd say that using 'obligated' has a stronger sense that outside forces have caused him to feel the obligation.
Others may disagree, and there may be a difference in usage here between BE and AmE.
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