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impose vs obligate

obligate vs impose

impose is not an adjective while obligate is an adjective.

impose and obligate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
impose No No Yes No
obligate No Yes Yes No
As verbs, obligate is a hypernym of impose; that is, obligate is a word with a broader meaning than impose:
  • impose: compel to behave in a certain way
  • obligate: force somebody to do something
Other hypernyms of impose include compel, oblige.
impose (adjective) obligate (adjective)
restricted to a particular condition of life
impose (verb) obligate (verb)
impose something unpleasant bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
impose and collect commit in order to fulfill an obligation
compel to behave in a certain way force somebody to do something
Difference between impose and obligate

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