Definitions
- Referring to a moral or legal duty to do something. - Describing a situation where one is bound by a sense of duty or responsibility. - Talking about a situation where one feels compelled to act due to an external force or obligation.
- Referring to something that is necessary or mandatory. - Describing a situation where something must be done in order to achieve a particular outcome. - Talking about a situation where there are specific rules or regulations that must be followed.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words imply that there is an expectation or necessity to do something.
- 2Both words suggest that there is some external force or obligation that requires action.
- 3Both words can be used to describe situations where there are rules or regulations that must be followed.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Obligated is more commonly used in formal contexts, while required is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
- 2Connotation: Obligated implies a sense of duty or responsibility, while required suggests that something is necessary or mandatory.
- 3Subjectivity: Obligated is often used to describe a personal sense of duty or obligation, while required is more objective and refers to external rules or regulations.
- 4Intensity: Obligated implies a stronger sense of obligation or duty than required.
Remember this!
Obligated and required are synonyms that both suggest the need to take action due to an external force or obligation. However, obligated emphasizes a sense of duty or responsibility, while required suggests that something is necessary or mandatory. Additionally, obligated is more commonly used in formal contexts and implies a stronger sense of obligation than required.
