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1. Restricted to a particular condition of life
   "an obligate anaerobe can survive only in the absence of oxygen"

1. Force somebody to do something
   - compel, oblige
    
2. Commit in order to fulfil an obligation
   "obligate money"
    
3. Bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
   - oblige, bind, hold

Derived forms: obligating, obligated, obligates

See also: obligation

Type of: cause, commit, confide, entrust, get, have, induce, intrust, make, relate, stimulate, trust

Antonym: facultative

Encyclopedia: Obligate