Obligates
/ˈɒblɪɡeɪts/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of obligate, meaning to bind legally or morally.
The contract obligates the tenant to pay rent monthly.
Forms
- obligate
- obligated
- obligating
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Commentary
As an inflection, 'obligates' directs users to the base verb 'obligate' where substantive definitions reside.
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