obligate

/ˈɑblʌgeɪt/

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Definitions

Adjective
restricted to a particular condition of life; "an obligate anaerobe can survive only in the absence of oxygen"
Verb
force somebody to do something; "We compel all students to fill out this form"
Verb
commit in order to fulfill an obligation; "obligate money"
Verb
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted; "He''s held by a contract"; "I''ll hold you by your promise"