Obligate: meaning, definitions and examples

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obligate

[ ˈɒblɪɡeɪt ]

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legal obligation

To bind or compel legally or morally. To require or constrain someone to do something.

Synonyms

bind, compel, force, require

Examples of usage

The contract obligates both parties to fulfill their responsibilities.
As a parent, you are obligated to provide for your children.

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necessary action

Required by a legal, moral, or other rule; compulsory. Imposed as an obligation.

Synonyms

compulsory, mandatory, necessary, required

Examples of usage

It is obligatory for all students to attend the orientation session.
The training course is obligate for new employees.

Translations

Translations of the word "obligate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 obrigar

🇮🇳 आवश्यक बनाना

🇩🇪 verpflichten

🇮🇩 mewajibkan

🇺🇦 зобов'язувати

🇵🇱 zobowiązywać

🇯🇵 義務付ける

🇫🇷 obliger

🇪🇸 obligar

🇹🇷 zorunlu kılmak

🇰🇷 의무화하다

🇸🇦 يلزم

🇨🇿 zavázat

🇸🇰 zaviazať

🇨🇳 强制

🇸🇮 obvezati

🇮🇸 skuldbinda

🇰🇿 міндеттеу

🇬🇪 ვალდებული

🇦🇿 məcbur etmək

🇲🇽 obligar

Word origin

The word 'obligate' originated from the Latin word 'obligatus', which means 'bound'. It first appeared in English in the late 16th century. The concept of obligation has been a fundamental aspect of human societies throughout history, with legal and moral obligations shaping social interactions and responsibilities.