verb🔗ShareObliger, contraindreTo 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. "Parce que Sarah avait emprunté de l'argent à son ami, elle s'est sentie obligée de l'aider à déménager.morallawsocietygovernmentphilosophybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareObliger, rendre redevableTo cause to be grateful or indebted; to oblige."The unexpected gift of flowers obligated Sarah to write her aunt a thank-you note. "Le cadeau inattendu de fleurs a obligé Sarah à écrire une note de remerciement à sa tante.moralphilosophyvaluelawactioncharacterhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEngager, obligerTo 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. "L'entreprise a engagé 5 000 $ de son budget pour parrainer la collecte de fonds de l'école locale.businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareEngagé, obligéCommitted"Sentence: "Because I signed the contract, I am obligated to pay rent on the first of each month." "Parce que j'ai signé le contrat, je suis obligé de payer le loyer le premier de chaque mois.morallawbusinesssocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareObligé, redevableHaving an obligation; obliged"Because she borrowed money from her sister, she felt obligated to help with chores around the house. "Parce qu'elle avait emprunté de l'argent à sa sœur, elle se sentait obligée d'aider aux tâches ménagères.moralvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
