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obligated

🇬🇧 UK/ˈɒblɪgeɪtɪd/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLC2

Definitions

adj.

Required by law, duty, or moral conscience to do something; bound by an obligation.

有义务的,有责任的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
obagainst, toward, in the way of
+
ligbind, tie, connect
+
atto make, having
+
edpast tense / completed
=obligated

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    As the manager, he felt obligated to address the concerns raised by employees.

  • 2.

    You are legally obligated to pay your taxes on time every year.

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