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obligationsomething that you must do because it is morally or legally right

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: something that you must do because it is morally or legally right

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɑːblɪˈɡeɪʃn/

Korean meaning: 의무, 책임, 책무

Korean pronunciation: 압-블리-게이-션 (강세: 게이)

Example Sentences

  • My cat seems to think I have an obligation to feed her every five minutes.
  • Students have an obligation to complete their homework on time.
  • He felt no obligation to help his lazy roommate with the dishes.

obligation

NOUN

//ˌɑːblɪˈɡeɪʃn//

something that you must do because it is morally or legally right

obligation concept
💡 Concept

a nurse in scrubs carefully checks on an elderly patient even though her shift has officially ended. She adjusts the patient's blanket and ensures the IV is properly positioned. The patient smiles gratefully as other nurses have already left for home. The tired nurse stays because she knows the patient needs care and it's her responsibility. A supervisor watches approvingly from the doorway while other patients rest peacefully. The evening lighting shows dedication beyond required hours. something that you must do because it is morally or legally right

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obligation rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

At the station, serving the nation is his obligation

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌɑːblɪˈɡeɪʃn/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃn/

🌳Etymology

Prefixob--
Rootlig
Suffix--tion

Origin

From Latin 'obligatio,' derived from 'obligare' meaning 'to bind' or 'to pledge,' composed of 'ob-' (toward) and 'ligare' (to bind or tie).

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🎵Rhyme

stationnationcreation
station
nation
creation

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat seems to think I have an obligation to feed her every five minutes.

Students have an obligation to complete their homework on time.

He felt no obligation to help his lazy roommate with the dishes.

😄 Fun example

The superhero's greatest obligation was to protect the city, even from bad karaoke performances.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

dutyresponsibilitycommitmentrequirementburden

Antonyms

freedomchoiceoption

Related

obligateobligatorycompulsorymandatory