obligations
word · lemma: obligation
/ˌɑbɫəˈɡeɪʃənz/
ah-bluh-GAY-shuhnz
/ˌɒblɪɡˈeɪʃənz/
ob-li-GAY-shuhnz
Definition
Duties or responsibilities that you are required to fulfill, either legally, morally, or socially.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in legal and financial contexts ("contractual obligations", "financial obligations"). Stronger than "responsibility" — implies a binding commitment. Can be countable (specific duties) or used with "no obligation" meaning no pressure to act.
Spanish: obligacionesPortuguese (BR): obrigaçõesPortuguese (PT): obrigaçõesChinese (Simplified): 义务Chinese (Traditional): 義務Hindi: दायित्वArabic: التزاماتBengali: দায়িত্ব - বাধ্যবাধকতাRussian: обязанности - обязательстваJapanese: 義務Vietnamese: nghĩa vụ - bổn phậnKorean: 의무Turkish: yükümlülük - zorunlulukUrdu: ذمہ داریاں - فرائضIndonesian: kewajiban - tanggung jawab
Example Sentences
Parents have obligations to take care of their children.
basic
You can try the service with no obligation to buy.
basic
The company failed to meet its financial obligations.
basic
I'd love to come, but I have family obligations this weekend.
natural
He felt a moral obligation to speak up about the injustice.
natural
Juggling work and social obligations can be exhausting.
natural