verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   third-person singular simple present indicative of obligate form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

All synonyms

obligecompelconstrainabetaccept obligationactuate

Example

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"This contract obligates the workers to show up on time to work in order to keep their jobs."

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