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Word: Obligate
Speech Type: Verb
late Middle English (as an adjective in the sense ‘bound by law’): from Latin obligatus, past participle of obligare (see oblige). The current adjectival use dates from the late 19th century
ˈɒblɪɡeɪt
require or compel (someone) to undertake a legal or moral duty
Short Definition:require or compel to undertake duty
Examples:- the medical establishment is obligated to take action in the best interest of the public
commit (assets) as security
Short Definition:commit assets as security
Examples:- the money must be obligated within 30 days
Word: Obligate
Speech Type: Adjective
ˈɒblɪɡət
restricted to a particular function or mode of life
Short Definition:restricted to particular function or mode of life
Examples:- an obligate intracellular parasite
- the lynx is an obligate carnivore
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