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OBLIGATED

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Caused by law or conscience to follow a certain course

Example:

was obligated to pay off the student loan

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

beholden (under a moral obligation to someone)

duty-bound; obliged (under a moral obligation to do something)

indebted (owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc)

indebted (under a legal obligation to someone)

supposed (required or under orders)

tributary (paying tribute)

Also:

responsible (worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable)

Antonym:

unobligated (not obligated)

 II. (verb) 

Sense 1

Past simple / past participle of the verb obligate

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