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Transitive verb
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en-verb|obligat|ing

1. To bind, compel, or constrain by a social, legal, or moral tie. See Synonyms at force.
2. To cause to be grateful or indebted; to oblige.
3. To commit (money, for example) in order to fulfill an obligation.

Translations
trans-top|To bind, compel, or constrain by a social, legal, or moral tie
Finnish: velvoittaa
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trans-top|To cause to be grateful or indebted; to oblige
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trans-top|To commit (money, for example) in order to fulfill an obligation
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Derived terms
obligation
obligatory

Adjective
obligate

1. biology Able to exist or survive only in a particular environment or by assuming a particular role: an obligate parasite; an obligate anaerobe.
2. Absolutely indispensable; essential.

Translations
trans-top|Able to exist or survive only in a particular environment or by assuming a particular role
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trans-top|Absolutely indispensable; essential
Finnish: obligaatti, välttämätön
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