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obligated
[/ˈɑːblɪɡeɪtɪd/]
adjective
obrigado
1.
legally or morally bound to do something; required by law, duty, or conscience
I feel obligated to help my neighbor.
Sinto-me obrigado a ajudar meu vizinho.
2.
indebted or grateful to someone for a favor or kindness
I am obligated to you for your support.
Sou grato a você pelo seu apoio.
3.
bound by a legal or contractual agreement
The company is obligated to pay taxes.
A empresa é obrigada a pagar impostos.
Synonyms
required
bound
compelled
duty-bound
liable
indebted
Antonyms
free
exempt
unbound
optional
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
obrigado
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
obrigado
standard formal and informal usage
Rio de Janeiro
obrigado
standard formal and informal usage
Portugal
obrigado
formal legal/contractual contexts; may also use 'vinculado' or 'comprometido'
Related Idioms & Phrases
feel obligated to do something
be obligated by law
under obligation
obligated to comply
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