obligation
/ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃn/
duty, responsibility
📚 Meanings
- 1.
An act or course of action to which a person is morally or legally bound; a duty or commitment.
"He has a legal obligation to support his children."
- 2.
The state of being bound to do something.
"I feel an obligation to help her."
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It's your obligation to pay your taxes every year.
It's your obligation to pay your taxes every year.
I feel no obligation to explain my decision to them.
I feel no obligation to explain my decision to them.
The company has an obligation to ensure the safety of its employees.
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How do you pronounce obligation?
obligation is pronounced [/ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃn/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does obligation mean?
obligation means "duty, responsibility". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is obligation?
obligation is a Intermediate-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with obligation?
Example: "It's your obligation to pay your taxes every year." — used to mean "duty, responsibility".
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