CEFR B1

obligated

adjective

Meaning

Having a legal or moral duty to do something.

Examples

All citizens are obligated to pay taxes.
He felt obligated to help his neighbor move.

Synonyms: required, bound, compelled, indebted

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obligated (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈɒblɪɡeɪtɪd/

Definition

Having a legal or moral duty to do something.

Examples

All citizens are obligated to pay taxes.
He felt obligated to help his neighbor move.
The company is obligated by law to provide a safe working environment.

How to Use obligated

obligated to (prepositional phrase): Having a duty or responsibility to do something. — "We are obligated to follow the school rules."
obligated to do (prepositional phrase): Having a duty or responsibility to perform a specific action. — "The government is obligated to provide public services."

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