obligate
US /ˈɑːb.lɪ.ɡeɪt/
UK /ˈɑːb.lɪ.ɡeɪt/
1.
obligar, comprometer
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.
El contrato nos obliga a completar el trabajo para el próximo mes.
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He felt obligated to help his family.
Se sintió obligado a ayudar a su familia.
1.
obligado, forzoso
restricted to a particular condition or course of action
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He felt obligate to follow the rules.
Se sintió obligado a seguir las reglas.
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The bacteria are obligate anaerobes.
Las bacterias son anaerobias obligadas.