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0 to make someone feel morally or legally forced to do something:
I’m in favor of obligating welfare recipients to do more.
1 to force someone to do something:
be obligated to do sth The company was obligated to make compensation for damages.
obligate sb/sth to do sth The law doesn't obligate districts to enroll older students.
be legally/morally obligated Employers are legally obligated to inform employees about benefits.
2 to officially state that money will be used to pay for something:
The centre is authorized to obligate funds.
obligate funds/money/$20 million, etc. for sth The agency has obligated $388 million for specific recovery projects in the area.
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