Definitions:

1. In biological context, describes an organism that must live in a particular way or environment to survive. ADJECTIVE
   • An obligate parasite cannot live without a host.
2. To bind legally or morally. VERB
   • The contract obligates the tenant to pay rent on time.
3. To require someone to do something by duty, law, or promise. VERB
   • Parents are obligated to care for their children.

Synonyms:

• bind
• compel
• facultative
• mandate
• require

NearBy Words:

• obligated
• obligated