/oβliˈɣaɾ/
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Translation
to force, to oblige, to compel
Word origin
From Latin obligare ('to bind, to oblige'), from ob ('to, towards') plus ligare ('to bind, to tie'). The root ligare also gives English 'ligament' and 'liable'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- obligare
- English cognates
- oblige, ligament
Grammar
Verb type-ar regular (g>gu spelling change)
Examples
.
No one can force you to sign that contract.
cancelar .
The rain forced us to cancel the match.
obligarte, conviene.
I do not want to force you, but it really is in your interest.
cinturón .
The law requires you to wear a seatbelt.
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The circumstances forced me to change my plans.
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