Pronunciation: /ˈɑbləˌɡeɪtɪd/
verb to bind or compel someone to a particular course of action
A1 She is obligated to walk the dog every day.
A2 I feel obligated to help my friend move this weekend.
B1 Students are obligated to attend all of their classes in order to pass the course.
B2 The contract obligated both parties to fulfill their obligations.
C1 The company is obligated to provide a safe working environment for its employees.
C2 Parents feel obligated to provide for their children's education and well-being.
adjective feeling bound or compelled to do something
A1 I feel obligated to help my friend move this weekend.
A2 As a student, I am obligated to attend all of my classes.
B1 Employees are obligated to follow the company's code of conduct.
B2 The contract clearly states that both parties are obligated to fulfill their duties.
C1 As a public official, he felt obligated to address the concerns of his constituents.
C2 I felt obligated to speak up when I witnessed injustice.
formal As a citizen, you are obligated to follow the laws of the country.
informal I feel obligated to help my friend move this weekend.
slang I'm not obligated to do anything for you, so stop asking.
figurative She felt obligated to carry the weight of her family's expectations on her shoulders.
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