obligate

US /ˈɑːb.lɪ.ɡeɪt/
UK /ˈɑːb.lɪ.ɡeɪt/
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1.

make (someone) legally or morally bound to an action or course of action

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The contract obligates us to complete the work by next month.
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He felt obligated to help his family.
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bindcompelrequireforceconstrain
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restricted to a particular condition or course of action

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He felt obligate to follow the rules.
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The bacteria are obligate anaerobes.
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boundcompelledrequiredforcedconstrained
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