Obligates

Synonyms for "obligates" (95 found)

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Closest matches (19)

oblige compel constrain accept obligation agree to answer for be answerable for be responsible for be security for beholden bind bound

Verb(6 words)

abet actuate also: force: synonyms bind bring about cheer

Adjective(1 words)

Strong matches (29)

commit committed contract engage force go bail for have an understanding

Verb(17 words)

compel draw drive encourage engender evoke excite fire foment galvanize gin up goad grill hold ignite impel incense

Adjective(5 words)

compulsatory compulsory decretory forced imperative

Related words (47)

Verb(25 words)

incite induce inflame invoke kindle motivate move oblige promote prompt provoke push quicken rouse set off spark off spur spur on stimulate stir

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stir up tempt urge wake whip up

indebted to make imperative make incumbent obligated obliged pledge pledged require saddle with saddled shake hands on take the vows tie tied undertake

Adjective(7 words)

involuntary mandatory nonoptional obligatory required unbewised unvoluntary

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Sample sentences

3 total sentences available.

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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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He obligates the rest of his time to his lifelong dream.

Source: tatoeba (6166026)

Enrolling in the book club obligates you to buy three more books after the introductory package.

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