Obligate
Definition
(verb) To make someone legally or morally bound to do something
Examples
“She knew this love was true because she wasn't obligated to give it.”
“The lease obligates us to fix the leaky sink.”
“Her apology didn't obligate me to forgive her.”
“City law obligates every food truck to close by midnight.”
“No one can obligate you to stay after Friday.”
Related words
Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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