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Meaning of word obligate from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : Restricted to a particular condition of life.

Example : An obligate anaerobe can survive only in the absence of oxygen.

Able to exist under more than one set of conditions.

A facultative parasite can exist as a parasite or a saprophyte.
facultative

Meaning : Force somebody to do something.

Example : We compel all students to fill out this form.

Synonyms : compel, oblige

Meaning : Commit in order to fulfill an obligation.

Example : Obligate money.

Meaning : Bind by an obligation. Cause to be indebted.

Example : He's held by a contract.
I'll hold you by your promise.

Synonyms : bind, hold, oblige

Antonym meaning