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obligated

/ˈɑblʌɡˌeɪtɪd/adjective4 syllables

Obligated means: caused by law or conscience to follow a certain course.

Synonyms for obligated7

adjective, as in caused by law or conscience to follow a certain course

beholden, duty-bound, obliged, indebted, supposed, tributary, responsible

Opposites of obligated

unobligated

What does obligated mean?1

adjective

1

caused by law or conscience to follow a certain course“felt obligated to repay the kindness”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Obligated in a sentence

  • In capitalism, a citizen is not obligated to shop.nonong
  • Friends choose to stand by each other, unlike family who may feel obligated.Nuel
  • You aren't obligated to do that, are you?CK
  • You're not obligated to do that, are you?CK
  • Don't think that you're obligated to do everything for everyone.DJ_Saidez
  • You are not obligated to finish your work.szago
  • I'm not obligated to slavishly submit to my desires.rul
  • You aren't obligated to come if you don't want to.jhomel

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