Definition of Obligate
Obligate
ob·li·gate
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to be bound to or constrained by something, either morally or legally, to be compelled to do something;
e.g. Their kind gestures obligate him to do something nice for them in return.
(verb)
to commit funds or assets to something as a responsibility or obligation;
e.g. You should obligate a portion of your profits to charity.
(adjective)
(biology) restricted to a particular behavior, mode of life/survival, or function, especially one that is characteristic in some way;
e.g. These organisms evolved to become obligate anaerobes, since their environment lacked oxygen for them to breathe.
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