verb🔗ShareTo bind, compel, constrain, or oblige by a social, legal, or moral tie."Because Sarah borrowed money from her friend, she felt obligated to help him move. "morallawsocietygovernmentphilosophybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo cause to be grateful or indebted; to oblige."The unexpected gift of flowers obligated Sarah to write her aunt a thank-you note. "moralphilosophyvaluelawactioncharacterhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo commit (money, for example) in order to fulfill an obligation."The company obligated $5,000 from its budget to sponsor the local school's fundraiser. "businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareCommitted"Sentence: "Because I signed the contract, I am obligated to pay rent on the first of each month." "morallawbusinesssocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareHaving an obligation; obliged"Because she borrowed money from her sister, she felt obligated to help with chores around the house. "moralvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
