Obligate
/ˈɒb.lɪ.ɡeɪt/noun
To bind or compel someone to a duty or obligation.
Did you know?In ancient Rome, obligations were often seen as sacred bonds, linking individuals to their duties under the watchful eyes of the gods.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*leig-
“to bind or tie”
Latin
Latin
obligare
“to bind to, to tie up, or to fasten”
Old French
Old French
obliger
“to bind or compel someone”
14th Century
Middle English
obligaten
“to bind or restrict legally or morally”
Modern English
English
obligate
“to bind someone by duty or moral commitment”
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