obligated

Used in American English to describe being morally or legally bound to do something.

ruИспользуется в американском английском для описания моральной или юридической обязанности сделать что-либо.esUtilizado en inglés americano para describir una obligación moral o legal de hacer algo.frUtilisé en anglais américain pour décrire une obligation morale ou légale de faire quelque chose.deBeschreibt die moralische oder rechtliche Verpflichtung, etwas zu tun; im amerikanischen Englisch für 'verpflichtet' oder 'zu etwas verpflichtet sein'.ptUsado no inglês americano para descrever uma obrigação moral ou legal de fazer algo.zh用于美式英语，指因道德或法律上的义务而必须做某事。arيُستخدم في الإنجليزية الأمريكية لوصف الالتزام الأدبي أو القانوني بفعل شيء ما.

1. Legally or morally bound B2 formal

   Compelled by law, duty, or conscience to act in a certain way.

   • He felt obligated to report the incident to the authorities.
   • The company is obligated by law to provide safe working conditions.
   • She was obligated to care for her elderly parents.

   ruОбязанныйesobligadofrobligé (juridiquement ou moralement)deVerpflichtetptObrigadozh有义务的arمُلْزَم

   Synonymes: beholdenboundduty-boundindebtedobligedrequired

   Antonymes: freeunboundunconstrained

• more obligated comparative form
• most obligated superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of binding someone legally or morally to a course of action.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия, обязывающего кого-либо юридически или морально к определённому образу действий.esVerbo que indica la acción de imponer a alguien una obligación legal o moral de actuar de cierta manera, o de comprometerlo a cumplir un deber.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'obliger quelqu'un, juridiquement ou moralement, à adopter une certaine conduite.deVerb, das ausdrückt, dass jemand rechtlich oder moralisch zu einer bestimmten Handlungsweise verpflichtet wird.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de obrigar alguém, jurídica ou moralmente, a determinado curso de ação.zh动词，表示使某人承担法律或道德上的义务，要求其按某种方式行事。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على إلزام شخص ما قانونيًا أو أخلاقيًا بسلوك معين أو بتصرف محدد.

1. Force or compel B2 formal legal

   To require someone to do something, often due to legal, moral, or social reasons.

   • The contract obligates the company to deliver the goods by Friday.
   • Parents are obligated to provide for their children's basic needs.
   • The law obligates all citizens to pay taxes.

   ruОбязатьesObligarfrObliger (contraindre)deVerpflichtenptObrigarzh使有义务arألزم

   Synonymes: bindcoercecompelconstraindriveforceimpelnecessitateobligerequire

   Antonymes: allowpermit

2. Commit to fulfill an obligation B2 formal

   To make a commitment or pledge to do something, often in a formal or binding way.

   • He obligated himself to complete the project by the end of the month.
   • The organization is obligated to use the funds for charitable purposes.
   • She obligated herself to attend the meeting despite her busy schedule.

   ruОбязатьesObligarse a cumplir una obligaciónfrS'engager à remplir une obligationdeVerpflichtenptObrigar-sezh使承担义务arأَلْزَمَ نَفْسَهُ

   Synonymes: bindcommitengagepledgeundertake

   Antonymes: absolvedischargeexemptfreerelease

3. Bind by an obligation C1 formal

   To cause someone to feel indebted or bound to do something, often through a favor or promise.

   • His generous help obligated me to return the favor.
   • The gift obligated her to express her gratitude publicly.
   • I felt obligated to support him after all he had done for me.

   ruОбязатьesobligar (por compromiso o favor)frObliger (par une faveur ou une promesse)deVerpflichtenptObrigarzh使负有义务arأَلْزَمَ

   Synonymes: bindcommitcompelconstrainobligerequire

• obligated past participle
• obligated past simple
• obligating present participle
• obligates third person singular