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obligate
has definitions from the field of biology
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[ adjective ] being under moral or legal obligation
Synonyms Examples "felt bound by his promise" Related terms |
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[ adjective ] (biology) restricted to a particular condition of life
Examples "an obligate anaerobe can survive only in the absence of oxygen" Related terms |
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[ verb ] bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
Examples "He's held by a contract' "I'll hold you by your promise" Related terms relate article tie_down pledge indenture obligation obligation |
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[ verb ] commit in order to fulfill an obligation
Examples "obligate money" Related terms |
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