as in to compel
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
the problem is of your own making, so don't think that you can obligate me to help
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Recent Examples of obligate
The developer is also obligated to develop on the land its already acquired, creating even more uncertainty on what a potential legal battle would look like.
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Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2025
The first is aimed at citizens, giving them more rights to get manufacturers to repair their faulty household goods while obligating governments in the EU governments to provide information or incentives for consumers to visit repair shops.
—Nick Nuttall, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
But as a student of history, a patriotic American who flies the flag at my house every day, who keeps a large portrait of George Washington in my living room, I am obligated to do something rather than passively sit by while the unacceptable becomes normalized.
—Doug McIntyre, Oc Register, 22 June 2025
In February, the administration said nine state agencies, boards and commissions were unable to access funding obligated by the federal government.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
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Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2025
The first is aimed at citizens, giving them more rights to get manufacturers to repair their faulty household goods while obligating governments in the EU governments to provide information or incentives for consumers to visit repair shops.
—Nick Nuttall, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
But as a student of history, a patriotic American who flies the flag at my house every day, who keeps a large portrait of George Washington in my living room, I am obligated to do something rather than passively sit by while the unacceptable becomes normalized.
—Doug McIntyre, Oc Register, 22 June 2025
In February, the administration said nine state agencies, boards and commissions were unable to access funding obligated by the federal government.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obligate
Verb
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So she still feels compelled to speak up for these fellow children of God.—
Scott Maxwell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 July 2025
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That compels people to shell out somewhere between $2,500 and $3,000 for courtside seats for a summer league game, as people did Thursday.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Verb
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One of the former detectives Dillard accused of helping harass and coerce a witness into testifying was among the Wolverines.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
3 July 2025
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In the end, the evidence came down to how coerced the female victims were.—
Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz , Maria Paronich , Brendan McDonald,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Farmland and ranch properties, typically large and illiquid assets, have historically forced family sales to cover estate tax obligations.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Initially, the plant’s staff was overwhelmed, forcing Motorola to briefly backtrack on its promise to deliver phones to customers within four days.—
Verne Kopytoff,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
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Clark the Cub obliged and threw the ball back to Kamara.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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Many pet owners love to pamper and praise their animal companions, and there are small business owners who are quick to oblige.—
Erin Federigan,
Mercury News,
2 July 2025
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“Obligate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obligate. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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