Meaning of obligate

Definition of obligate

(adj) restricted to a particular condition of life; "an obligate anaerobe can survive only in the absence of oxygen"
(verb) force somebody to do something; "We compel all students to fill out this form"
commit in order to fulfill an obligation; "obligate money"
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted; "He's held by a contract"; "I'll hold you by your promise"

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