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1. verb /ˈɑblɪɡeɪt,ˈɑblɪɡət,ˈɒblɪɡeɪt,ˈɒblɪɡət/

a) To bind, compel, or constrain by a social, legal, or moral tie. See Synonyms at force.

b) To cause to be grateful or indebted; to oblige.

2. adjective /ˈɑblɪɡeɪt,ˈɑblɪɡət,ˈɒblɪɡeɪt,ˈɒblɪɡət/

a) Able to exist or survive only in a particular environment or by assuming a particular role: an obligate parasite; an obligate anaerobe.

b) Absolutely indispensable; essential.

See Also: oblige, obligee, obligor