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

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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At the station, serving the nation is his obligation
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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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“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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