Synonyms for obligate
ˈɒb lɪˌgeɪt; ˈɒb lɪ gɪt, -ˌgeɪtob·li·gate

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1. obligate

   Synonyms:
   accuse, bind, charge, compel, condemn, convict, impeach, inculpate, oblige

   Antonyms:
   absolve, acquit, clear, discharge, exculpate, exempt, exonerate, forgive, free, liberate, pardon, pardon, release, set free

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1. obligateverb

   restricted to a particular condition of life

   "an obligate anaerobe can survive only in the absence of oxygen"

   Antonyms:
   facultative

2. compel, oblige, obligateverb

   force somebody to do something

   "We compel all students to fill out this form"

   Synonyms:
   oblige, accommodate, bind, compel, hold

   Antonyms:
   facultative

3. obligateverb

   commit in order to fulfill an obligation

   "obligate money"

   Synonyms:
   oblige, bind, compel, hold

   Antonyms:
   facultative

4. oblige, bind, hold, obligateverb

   bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted

   "He's held by a contract"; "I'll hold you by your promise"

   Synonyms:
   accommodate, book, attach, tie up, bond, view as, support, hold back, bandage, defend, take hold, bind, carry, deem, truss, hold up, arrest, hold, adjudge, guard, take, have, concord, check, make, stick, take for, go for, throw, defy, control, harbor, keep, apply, give, hold fast, entertain, concur, nurse, oblige, curb, constipate, moderate, tie down, stick to, have got, restrain, obtain, withstand, agree, sustain, halt, harbour, tie, maintain, confine, contain, keep back, retain, prevail, reserve, admit, compel, hold in, declare, adhere, bear

   Antonyms:
   facultative

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1. • Cause
   • Commit

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1. obligateverb

   Synonyms:
   [Inelegant.] bind, oblige, bring under obligation

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1. List of paraphrases for "obligate":

   oblige, compel

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1. Marine Col. Andrew Milburn:

   As a military professional, our duty isn't simply to follow orders, there is a point where if we see something that is happening catastrophic to the institution, then doesn't our oath to the Constitution obligate us to take action ? Yet McKenzie didn't act on a top The Taliban leader's suggestion the U.S. take responsibility for security over all of Kabul during the evacuation, the four-star general testified during a Sept. 29 House Armed Services Committee hearing. He said he was unsure if that offer was presented to Biden.

2. Robert Barron:

   If there is a ‘ choice ’ to be made, it seems to me, that fidelity to Christ would obligate a Christian to advocate for saving life, rather than destroying life, perhaps the Vice President was talking about a different faith than the one ‘ that was once for all delivered to the saints, ’ as Jude wrote.