Obligate

verb
'ɑblə,ɡeɪt

Adjective

  • restricted to a particular condition of life

    “an obligate anaerobe can survive only in the absence of oxygen”

Verb

  • commit in order to fulfill an obligation

    “obligate money”

    Type of:ConfideIntrustTrust

  • force somebody to do something

    Similar:CompelOblige
    Type of:HaveStimulateMake

  • bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted

    Similar:BindHoldOblige
    Type of:Relate

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