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obligate vs apply

apply vs obligate

obligate is an adjective but apply is not an adjective.

obligate and apply both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
obligate No Yes Yes No
apply No No Yes No
As verbs, apply is a hyponym of obligate; that is, apply is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than obligate:
  • obligate: force somebody to do something
  • apply: ensure observance of laws and rules
obligate (adjective) apply (adjective)
restricted to a particular condition of life
obligate (verb) apply (verb)
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted ask (for something)
commit in order to fulfill an obligation refer (a word or name) to a person or thing
force somebody to do something put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
coat, cover or smear a surface with
give or convey physically
avail oneself to
ensure observance of laws and rules
apply oneself to
be pertinent or relevant or applicable
be applicable to; as to an analysis
Difference between obligate and apply

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