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obligate
obligate
/ˈɑːbləˌgeɪt/
adjective
(biology) restricted to a particular condition of life
(
obligate
)
(biology) restricted to a particular condition of life
An obligate anaerobe can survive only in the absence of oxygen
an obligate anaerobe can survive only in the absence of oxygen
verb
Bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
(
obligate
,
bind
,
hold
,
oblige
)
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
He's held by a contract
He's held by a contract
I'll hold you by your promise
I'll hold you by your promise
Commit in order to fulfill an obligation
(
obligate
)
commit in order to fulfill an obligation
Obligate money
obligate money
Force somebody to do something
(
obligate
,
oblige
,
compel
)
force somebody to do something
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