obligate

Meanings

• Verb

  Make (someone) morally or legally bound to do something.

  - "The contract obligates the seller to deliver the goods within 30 days."
  - "Her kindness obliged him to return the favor."

• Verb

  Force or pressure (someone) to do something.

  - "The boss obliged her to work late every night."
  - "He was obliged to tell the truth."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with obligate
oblige , ligate , fate , mate

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Variants

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obligate , obligated , obligates , obligating , obligately

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Etymology

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From Latin obligatus, past participle of obligare, from ob- 'to' + ligare 'to bind'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'obligate' is also used in biology to describe organisms that require a specific environmental condition to survive.

2. In medieval Europe, the term 'obligation' referred to a promise or pledge made to a feudal lord.

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Related Concepts

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1. Duty: Obligate is related to the concept of duty, as it implies a moral or legal obligation to do something.

2. Contract: Obligate is often used in the context of contracts, as it refers to the binding agreement between parties.

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Culture

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In literature, 'obligate' is often used in the context of contracts, laws, and moral duties. For example, in Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice', the bond between Shylock and Antonio is an 'obligation' that leads to conflict.

How to Memorize "obligate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a contract being signed, or imagine a moral obligation as a heavy weight on one's shoulders.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'obligate' with the idea of a promise or commitment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Obligate Owes Bond' to remember the meaning of the word.

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