adjective
Uncommon
obligated
Obligated (adjective) means Required to do something because of a duty, promise, or rule. Example: “As a shareholder, she felt obligated to attend the meeting.”
adjective
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Required to do something because of a duty, promise, or rule.
"As a shareholder, she felt obligated to attend the meeting."
How to use obligated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFeeling or being required to do something.
UK vs US
"Obligated" is common in American English; British English often prefers "obliged" in the same sense.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more obligated
- Superlative
- most obligated
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As a shareholder, she felt _____ to attend the meeting.
Synonyms
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unobligated
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What does “obligated” mean?
The word “obligated” means required to do something because of a duty, promise, or rule. In plain terms, feeling or being required to do something.
How do you use “obligated” in a sentence?
Here is “obligated” used in a sentence: “As a shareholder, she felt obligated to attend the meeting.”
What part of speech is “obligated”?
“Obligated” is an adjective.
Is “obligated” a common word?
“Obligated” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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