Definitions
- Describing a strong urge or feeling of necessity to do something. - Referring to a situation where one is forced to act or make a decision due to external factors. - Talking about a situation where one feels obligated to do something due to moral, ethical, or personal reasons.
- Referring to a situation where one is required to do something as a favor or service for someone else. - Describing a situation where one feels obligated to comply with a request or demand. - Talking about a situation where one willingly does something to please or satisfy someone else.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words imply a sense of obligation or duty.
- 2Both words suggest that one is required to do something.
- 3Both words can be used to describe situations where one feels compelled to act.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Compelled is often used to describe situations where one has no choice but to act, while oblige is often used to describe situations where one chooses to act out of kindness or courtesy.
- 2Connotation: Compelled can have a negative connotation, suggesting that one is being forced to act against their will, while oblige has a more positive connotation, suggesting that one is acting out of a sense of duty or willingness to help.
- 3Formality: Oblige is generally considered more formal than compelled, and is often used in polite requests or formal situations.
- 4Frequency: Compelled is less commonly used than oblige in everyday language.
Remember this!
Compelled and oblige are synonyms that both suggest a sense of obligation or duty to act. However, compelled implies a stronger sense of necessity or force, while oblige suggests a willingness to act out of kindness or duty. Oblige is also more commonly used in formal situations.
