· force somebody to do something; "We compel all students to fill out this form"

Synonym(s): compel, oblige

Hypernym(s): induce, stimulate, cause, have, get, make

· commit in order to fulfill an obligation; "obligate money"

Hypernym(s): entrust, intrust, trust, confide, commit

· bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted; "He's held by a contract"; "I'll hold you by your promise"

Synonym(s): oblige, bind, hold

Hypernym(s): relate

· restricted to a particular condition of life; "an obligate anaerobe can survive only in the absence of oxygen"

Antonym(s): facultative