obligated

Meanings

• adjective, verb

  Bound by duty or contract; obliged to do something.

  - "Despite her reservations, she was obligated to attend the meeting."
  - "The company was obligated to pay a fine for violating regulations."

• adjective

  Obliging or willing to fulfill one's duty or promise.

  - "An obligated person keeps their promises."
  - "He was an obligated son, taking care of his elderly mother."

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Synonyms

obliged

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with obligated
obliged , engaged , arranged , engaged , engaged , engaged , arranged

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Variants

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obligate , obligated , obligates , obligating

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Forms

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obligated (adj): bound, obligated (adj): obliging, obligated (v): to bind, obligate

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Etymology

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From the Latin obligare, meaning 'to bind'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'obligated' is derived from the Latin word 'obligare', which means 'to bind'.

2. The term 'obligation' is often used interchangeably with 'obligated'.

3. The phrase 'obligation is obligation' is commonly used to emphasize the importance of fulfilling one's duty or promise.

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Related Concepts

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1. duty: A moral or legal responsibility to perform a certain task or action.

2. contract: A legally binding agreement between two or more parties.

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Culture

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In literature, 'obligated' is often used in the context of duty, honor, and responsibility. In music, there are songs that explore the concept of feeling obligated to fulfill a promise or duty.

How to Memorize "obligated"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a contract being signed, or a person bound by ropes, symbolizing the concept of being obligated.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'obligated' with the idea of duty and responsibility.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Obligated: Owes, Binds, Lends, Gives, Aids, Teaches, Assists' to remember the different meanings of the word.

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