OBLIGATE


Meaning of OBLIGATE in English

v. & adj.

v.tr. 1 (usu. in passive; foll. by to + infin.) bind (a person) legally or morally. 2 US commit (assets) as security.

adj. Biol. that has to be as described (obligate parasite). obligator n.

[ L obligare obligat- (as OBLIGE) ]

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