obligator

ob·li·gate

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [verb ob-li-geyt; adjective ob-li-git, -geyt]
- /verb ˈɒb lɪˌgeɪt; adjective ˈɒb lɪ gɪt, -ˌgeɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [verb ob-li-geyt; adjective ob-li-git, -geyt]
- /verb ˈɒb lɪˌgeɪt; adjective ˈɒb lɪ gɪt, -ˌgeɪt/

Definitions of obligator word

verb with object obligator to bind or oblige morally or legally: to obligate oneself to purchase a building. 1
verb with object obligator to pledge, commit, or bind (funds, property, etc.) to meet an obligation. 1
adjective obligator morally or legally bound; obliged; constrained. 1
adjective obligator necessary; essential. 1
adjective obligator Biology. restricted to a particular condition of life, as certain organisms that can survive only in the absence of oxygen: obligate anaerobe (opposed to facultative). 1
noun obligator (legal) One who establishes an obligation under law. 1

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English obligat (adj.) < Latin obligātus (past participle of obligāre to bind), equivalent to ob- ob- + ligātus; see ligate

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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