obligate
/ˈɑbləˌɡeɪt/
adjective
- Required to do something because of a rule, law, or promise.
- He felt obligated to attend the family reunion even though he was tired.
- The landlord is obligated to fix the heating before winter.
- Employees are obligated to follow the safety guidelines.
- (biology) Able to live or survive only in a particular environment or under specific conditions.
- These bacteria are obligate anaerobes and die in the presence of oxygen.
- An obligate parasite cannot survive without its host.
- Oblate birds must migrate to find food during the winter.
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verb
- To require or force someone to do something, usually because of a law, rule, or moral duty.
- The contract obligates the company to deliver the goods by Friday.
- The teacher's role obligates her to treat all students fairly.
- As a citizen, you are obligated to pay taxes.
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