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ob·li·ga·tion

obligation

 
 
pronunciation:
a blih geI shn
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: the act of binding oneself legally or morally to do or to refrain from doing something; contract.
She regretted her obligation to help with the project and wished she had decided against it.
synonyms:
agreement, commitment, contract
similar words:
bond, compact, covenant, debt, deed, oath, pact, pledge, promise
definition 2: the condition of being so bound; duty.
There was no more love in their marriage; they each felt only obligation.
synonyms:
commitment, duty, indebtedness
similar words:
charge, liability, responsibility, trust
definition 3: that which one is legally or morally bound to do or refrain from doing; that which one must do or not do.
In many countries, military service is an obligation.You have an obligation to pay back the loan within five years.He keenly felt his obligations to his children.
synonyms:
charge, duty, responsibility
similar words:
burden, care, debt, liabilities, need, office, onus, part
definition 4: a favor or service for which one owes gratitude.
synonyms:
debt
similar words:
courtesy, favor, help
definition 5: the gratitude owed by one who has received a favor or service.
synonyms:
gratefulness, gratitude
similar words:
debt, due
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