obligate

/ˈɒblɪɡˌeɪt/

/ˈɑbɫəˌɡeɪt/

to obligate

MAIN VERB

bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted

synonyms : bind

commit in order to fulfill an obligation

force somebody to do something

synonyms : compel

obligate

restricted to a particular condition of life

Examples

1. Puku are obligate grazers.

2. Am I obligated?

3. Instead, the social norm of reciprocity obligates recipients to voluntarily return the favor.

4. I'm legally obligated.