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to obligate
01
to make someone do something, typically through legal, moral, or social means
Ditransitive: to obligate sb to do sth
Examples
The signed agreement obligates both parties to adhere to the terms and conditions outlined within.
The contract obligates the contractor to complete the construction project within the specified timeframe.
02
to commit assets or resources as security against a financial obligation or agreement
Dialect
American
AmericanTransitive: to obligate an asset or resource as collateral
Examples
She had to obligate her savings account as collateral for the loan.
As part of the mortgage agreement, they had to obligate their house as security for the loan.
obligate
01
restricted to a particular condition of life
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