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obligate - Dictionary definition and meaning for word obligate
Definition
(verb) force somebody to do something
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(verb) commit in order to fulfill an obligation
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(verb) bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
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(adj) restricted to a particular condition of life
(verb) force somebody to do something
Example Sentence
- We compel all students to fill out this form
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(verb) commit in order to fulfill an obligation
Example Sentence
- obligate money
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(verb) bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
Example Sentence
- He's held by a contract
- I'll hold you by your promise
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(adj) restricted to a particular condition of life
Example Sentence
- an obligate anaerobe can survive only in the absence of oxygen