obligation
/ˌɑːblɪˈɡeɪʃn/
ob · li · ga · tion
ˌɑːb · lɪ · ˈɡeɪ · ʃn
English Definition
n. duty, responsibility
Significado en Español
obligación
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nghĩa vụ, trách nhiệm
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Example Sentence
He has an obligation to help.
他有责任帮助他人。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
oblig(bind)+ation(noun)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “obligation”:
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A
Duty
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B
Freedom
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C
Choice
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D
Hesitation
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A — Duty.
“obligation” means n. duty, responsibility
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
As a citizen, voting is not just a right but also a serious ______.
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A
hobby
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B
reward
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C
obligation
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D
luxury
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C — obligation.
“obligation” means n. duty, responsibility
Common questions about “obligation”
What does “obligation” mean?
obligation — n. duty, responsibility. In Chinese: 义务，责任.
How do you pronounce “obligation”?
obligation is pronounced /ˌɑːblɪˈɡeɪʃn/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ob · li · ga · tion.
How do you use “obligation” in a sentence?
He has an obligation to help. (他有责任帮助他人。)
What are synonyms for “obligation”?
duty, responsibility — all close in meaning to obligation (n. duty, responsibility).
Is “obligation” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. obligation appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “obligation”?
oblig(bind)+ation(noun)
