What does obliged mean?

transitive verb. 1 : to constrain by physical, moral, or legal force or by the exigencies of circumstance obliged to find a job felt obliged to share it with her. 2a : to put in one’s debt by a favor or service We are much obliged for your help. b : to do a favor for always ready to oblige a friend.

What does it mean to say I am obliged?

much obliged in British English

or I am obliged to you. formal or old-fashioned. expressions used when one wants to indicate that one is very grateful for something. Much obliged for your assistance.