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obligate vs impose

impose vs obligate

obligate is an adjective but impose is not an adjective.

obligate and impose both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
obligate No Yes Yes No
impose No No Yes No
As verbs, impose is a hyponym of obligate; that is, impose is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than obligate:
  • obligate: force somebody to do something
  • impose: compel to behave in a certain way
Other hyponyms of obligate include force, thrust, walk, coerce, force, hale, pressure, squeeze, clamor, condemn, shame, apply, enforce, implement, constrain, enforce.
obligate (adjective) impose (adjective)
restricted to a particular condition of life
obligate (verb) impose (verb)
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted impose something unpleasant
commit in order to fulfill an obligation impose and collect
force somebody to do something compel to behave in a certain way
Difference between obligate and impose

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