obligated Meaning, Definition & Usage

verb force somebody to do something
oblige; obligate; compel.
- We compel all students to fill out this form
verb commit in order to fulfill an obligation
obligate.
- obligate money
verb bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
oblige; bind; obligate; hold.
- He's held by a contract
- I'll hold you by your promise
adjective caused by law or conscience to follow a certain course
- felt obligated to repay the kindness
- was obligated to pay off the student loan