restricted to a particular condition of life; an obligate anaerobe can survive only in the absence of oxygen'

force somebody to do something; We compel all students to fill out this form

[ Syn: compel , oblige ]

commit in order to fulfill an obligation; obligate money'

bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted; Hes held by a contract; Ill hold you by your promise

[ Syn: oblige , bind , hold ]