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obligate
adjective
verb
Restricted to a particular condition of life
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ˈɑblɪɡeɪt
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adjective
Restricted to a particular condition of life
“An obligate anaerobe can survive only in the absence of oxygen”
verb
Bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
“He's held by a contract”
verb
Commit in order to fulfill an obligation
“Obligate money”
verb
Force somebody to do something
“We compel all students to fill out this form”
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An obligate anaerobe can survive only in the absence of oxygen
He's held by a contract
I'll hold you by your promise
Obligate money
We compel all students to fill out this form
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