Obligate

Synonyms of obligate

• require
• bind
• mandate
• compel
• constrain

Antonyms of obligate

• release
• free
• voluntary
• exempt
• optional

Collocations of obligate

obligate someone

Frequency: 70 %

I am obligated to help someone in need.

obligate to pay

Frequency: 60 %

I am obligated to pay my bills on time.

obligate morally

Frequency: 50 %

We are obligated morally to help those in need.

obligate by law

Frequency: 45 %

Citizens are obligated by law to pay taxes.

obligate contractually

Frequency: 35 %

I am obligated contractually to fulfill my duties.

Idiomatic Expressions for obligate

• Phrase: socially obligated
  Meaning: feeling a sense of duty or responsibility to conform to societal norms or expectations
  Usage: He felt socially obligated to attend the wedding even though he didn't want to.