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obligated

[ˈɑːblɪɡeɪtɪd]

obligated Definition

  • 1legally or morally bound to do something
  • 2to owe something to someone

Using obligated: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "obligated" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I feel obligated to help my neighbor with her groceries.

  • Example

    The company is obligated to pay its employees on time.

  • Example

    As a citizen, I am obligated to follow the laws of my country.

obligated Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for obligated

Phrases with obligated

  • to feel that one has a duty or responsibility to do something

    Example

    I feel obligated to attend my friend's wedding, even though it's on the other side of the country.

  • having a sense of duty or responsibility based on one's personal beliefs or values

    Example

    As a doctor, I feel morally obligated to provide the best possible care to my patients.

  • having a duty or responsibility that is required by law

    Example

    The landlord is legally obligated to provide a safe living environment for their tenants.

Origins of obligated

from Latin 'obligatus', past participle of 'obligare', meaning 'to bind' or 'to oblige'

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Summary: obligated in Brief

'Obligated' [ˈɑːblɪɡeɪtɪd] means being legally or morally bound to do something. It can be used to describe a sense of duty or responsibility, as in 'I feel obligated to help my neighbor with her groceries.' 'Obligated' can also refer to owing something to someone, as in 'The company is obligated to pay its employees on time.'