Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
obligate
verb
/ˈäblɪˌɡāt/
Definition
To bind legally or morally; to compel or require someone to do something.
Examples
- The contract will obligate the company to deliver the goods on time.
- We are obligated by law to report any suspicious activity.
- She felt obligated to help her friends with their project.
Meaning
Obligate refers to the act of making someone responsible for something or requiring them to fulfill a duty.
Synonyms
- compel
- bind
- require
- force
- coerce
