Obligate Meaning in English
word
ˈɑbɫəˌɡeɪt
AHB-li-gayt
ˈɒblɪɡeɪt
OB-li-gayt
Definición
To force someone to do something by law, rule, promise, or duty.
Uso & Matices
Formal and often used in legal, scientific, or technical writing. Common collocations: 'be obligated to,' 'feel obligated,' 'obligate someone.' Don't confuse with 'oblige'—'obligate' is mainly about a requirement, whereas 'oblige' can express a willingness to help.
Spanish: obligarPortuguese (BR): obrigarPortuguese (PT): obrigarChinese (Simplified): 强迫 - 使有义务Chinese (Traditional): 強迫 - 使有義務Hindi: (मजबूर करना) - बाध्य करनाArabic: يُلزِم - يُجبرBengali: বাধ্য করা - দায়বদ্ধ করাRussian: обязыватьJapanese: 義務づけるVietnamese: bắt buộcKorean: 의무를 지우다Turkish: zorunlu kılmakUrdu: مجبور کرنا - پابند کرناIndonesian: mewajibkan
Oraciones de Ejemplo
The law obligates drivers to wear seat belts.
basic
Parents are obligated to care for their children.
basic
I felt obligated to help my friend move.
basic
Are we obligated to attend the meeting, or is it optional?
natural
You’re not obligated to buy anything, just take a look around.
natural
Their contract obligates them to finish the project by December.
natural