How is the word 'obligate' pronounced and what does it mean?
obligate
adjective, verb
How to pronounce obligate?
The word obligate sounds like ob-li-gate
/'ɑblə,ɡeɪt/
What is the definition of obligate?
verbforce somebody to do something
verbbind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
verbcommit in order to fulfill an obligation
Examples
- obligate money
adjectiverestricted to a particular condition of life
Examples
- an obligate anaerobe can survive only in the absence of oxygen
What is the definition of the word 'obligate'?
- To require or compel someone to do something; to bind by a duty, promise, or contract
What is the noun form of 'obligate'?
- Obligation
What is the adjective form of 'obligate'?
- Obligatory
What is the past tense of 'obligate'?
- Obligated
What is the present participle form of 'obligate'?
- Obligating
What is the synonym of 'obligate'?
- Compel
- Enforce
- Mandate
- Require
What is the antonym of 'obligate'?
- Exempt
- Release
- Free
What is a common collocation with 'obligate'?
- Obligate someone to do something
What is an example sentence using 'obligate'?
- The contract obligates him to complete the project by the deadline.
Is 'obligate' a formal word?
- Yes
