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- pronunciation:
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An obligation is something that a person must do. If you promise someone that you will do something, then you have a moral obligation to do it. If an adult signs an agreement to do something, then they have a legal obligation to do that thing. Sometimes people feel they have an obligation to do something just because they feel it is the right thing to do.
Mrs. Hansen wanted to volunteer at the animal shelter, but she felt she already had too many obligations.In some countries, serving in the army is an obligation.When the doctor saw the woman get hit by the car, he felt an obligation to help her.- synonyms:
- duty, responsibility
- similar words:
- burden, debt, need, office, part
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| related words: |
business, chore, duty, job, load, necessity, task |
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