Past tense of obligate
regular verb
The past tense of obligate is obligated. The past participle is also obligated.
Forms of obligate
| Base form (V1) | obligate /ˈɒb.lɪˌɡeɪt/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | obligated |
| Past participle (V3) | obligated |
| Present participle | obligating |
| Third person singular | obligates |
Obligated in a sentence
- But, as Mands explains, the journey has been one that HSG has been almost obligated to undertake.2023 December 27, Richard Foster, “New rail freight terminal leads the way”, in RAIL, number 999, page 39
- Since amigurumi doesn't really need to fit anybody, you're not obligated to work at any particular gauge.2015, Hansi Singh, “Techniques: Gauge/Yarn”, in Knitted Amigurumi Vegetables: Basic Techniques Plus 5 Veggies, Minneapolis, Minn.…. From the entry amigurumi
- The Greek choral ode is obligated to preserve all but mathematical balance of rigid quantitative responsion.1924, Herbert Weir Smyth, “I. Introduction”, in Aeschylean Tragedy, page 12. From the entry responsion
- Everyone is obligated to serve in a milḥemet mitzvah.2024, David Golinkin, “Does Jewish Law Require Yeshivah Students To Be Drafted At Age 18?”, in Responsa in a Moment, volume 4, page 64. From the entry milchemet mitzvah
- But you do it anyhow either because you feel obligated to, or are manipulated and guilt tripped into it.2019 August 5, Harriet Johnston, “Is YOUR partner a narcissist? Psychotherapist reveals the nine tell-tale signs - including ignoring your…. From the entry guilt trip
Meaning of obligate
- verb To bind, compel, constrain, or oblige by a social, legal, or moral tie.
- verb To cause to be grateful or indebted; to oblige.
- verb To commit (money, for example) in order to fulfill an obligation.
Questions about the past tense of obligate
- What is the past tense of obligate?
- The past tense of obligate is obligated.
- What is the past participle of obligate?
- The past participle of obligate is obligated.
- Is obligate a regular or irregular verb?
- Obligate is a regular verb: its past tense adds -d.
Source and license
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