obliged for doing something vs obligated to do something

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Obliged for doing something' is not a common phrase in English, while 'obligated to do something' is a more standard way to express a sense of duty or responsibility.

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obliged for doing something

This phrase is not commonly used in English.

It is not a standard way to express a sense of duty or responsibility. Instead, 'obliged' is usually followed by 'to' when indicating a duty or requirement.

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A person has two reasons for doing something.
It means you feel bad for doing something.
Before I die, I want praise from the boss for doing something right.
I need a reason for doing something admirable?
Thank you anyway for doing something like this.
Because I will not stand by and watch that young patriot suffer for doing something that none of us had the guts to do.
Which is why I would have to interpret music camp as punishment for doing something very, very wrong.
Ten years after the war, he cops it for doing something he was ordered to do.
That's what happened when the robots actually are rewarded for doing something.
It is at that level that the analyses of women's and men's wages are required as a basis for doing something about wage discrimination.
It would be illegal, and no one is going to accept the responsibility for doing something illegal.
You ever think of getting paid for doing something else?
What's wrong with getting money for doing something you love?
You give her a treat for doing something bad?
'Cause the last thing I want to do is pay 30 grand a year to get a degree for doing something that I'm already freakin' Wonder Woman at.
If they act as soon as they believe there are sufficient grounds for doing something, they are accused of causing chaos and financial losses.
This means that some people have received money for doing something they would have done in any case.
about people who have been in jail or gotten in trouble for doing something bad, but they're actually innocent.
You up for doing something more than a sad transaction ~ in a grey building?
You mean am I going to prostrate myself in front of my little brother and say I'm sorry for doing something over which I had no control?

Alternatives:

obliged to do something
grateful for doing something
thankful for doing something
appreciative of doing something
indebted for doing something

obligated to do something

This phrase is a standard way to express a sense of duty or responsibility.

'Obligated to do something' is the correct phrase to use when indicating a duty or requirement.

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Amy pointed out to me that since you did something nice for me, I'm obligated to do something nice for you.
If you're serious, then I'd be obligated to do something about it. Really?
Forgive me for stating the obvious, but it's so obvious I felt personally and professionally obligated to say something about it.
So, under the law, why should she be obligated to reject something she wasn't obligated to accept in the first place?
Most other states, what you're obligated to do is to call the police, do something else.
We're obligated to report gunshot wounds.
We're obligated to review everything.
I felt obligated to tell your father.
I'm obligated to believe the sketchy guy.
You're not legally obligated to presume innocence.
You may even be obligated to.
You are obligated to take my client's offer.
As my handler, you're obligated to report my medical condition.
You are not obligated to speak to us.
And I was obligated to unleash death upon it.
And contractually obligated to be here.
Look, you're not obligated to act on...
You're obligated to stick with him.
If you feel obligated to report it, I understand.
I'm obligated to proceed according to the rule of law.

Alternatives:

required to do something
compelled to do something
bound to do something
duty-bound to do something
obliged to do something

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obliged for doing something vs obligated to do something