obligation — something 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
She fulfilled her obligation even when nobody was watching.
Legal obligation required the company to protect customer information.
His sense of obligation became dedication — and eventually earned lasting reputation.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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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📝Examples
“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.”
“The superhero's greatest obligation was to protect the city, even from bad karaoke performances.”
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