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obligated

[ ˈɒblɪɡeɪtɪd ]

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feeling of duty

Being under a moral or legal obligation to do something; feeling bound to do something out of a sense of duty or responsibility.

Synonyms

compelled, duty-bound, obliged

Examples of usage

I feel obligated to help my family in times of need.
She felt obligated to finish the project before the deadline.

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legally required

Having a legal or contractual duty to do something; bound by law or agreement to fulfill an obligation.

Synonyms

compulsory, mandated, required

Examples of usage

The company is obligated to provide a safe working environment for its employees.
He was obligated by the terms of the contract to pay the rent on time.

Translations

Translations of the word "obligated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 obrigado

obrigado a
obrigado por

🇮🇳 बाध्य

🇩🇪 verpflichtet

🇮🇩 wajib

🇺🇦 зобов'язаний

🇵🇱 zobowiązany

🇯🇵 義務がある

🇫🇷 obligé

🇪🇸 obligado

🇹🇷 zorunlu

🇰🇷 의무가 있는

🇸🇦 ملزم

🇨🇿 povinen

🇸🇰 povinný

🇨🇳 有义务的

🇸🇮 obvezan

🇮🇸 skyldugur

🇰🇿 міндетті

🇬🇪 ვალდებული

🇦🇿 məcbur

🇲🇽 obligado

Word origin

The word 'obligated' originated from the Latin word 'obligatus', which means 'bound'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. The concept of obligation has been a fundamental aspect of human societies, where individuals are bound by moral, legal, or social duties. The sense of duty and responsibility associated with being obligated has evolved over time, reflecting changing norms and values in different cultures.