obligated Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb force somebody to do something
   oblige; obligate; compel.
   
   • We compel all students to fill out this form
2. verb commit in order to fulfill an obligation
   obligate.
   
   • obligate money
3. verb bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
   oblige; bind; obligate; hold.
   
   • He's held by a contract
   • I'll hold you by your promise
4. adjective caused by law or conscience to follow a certain course
   
   • felt obligated to repay the kindness
   • was obligated to pay off the student loan

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