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The safety lesson was obligatory for every student.
What does Obligatory mean?
Obligatory means required or not optional.
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Required by a rule, duty, or agreement.
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Some school forms are obligatory before a field trip.
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The passage explained why an obligatory step could not be skipped.
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MeaningObligatory means required or not optional.
ExampleExample: The safety lesson was obligatory for every student.
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- uh · blig · uh · tor · ee
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- blig
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- ee
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- Put a little extra energy on blig.
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Synonyms
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requiredUse for something that must be done.
mandatoryUse for something officially required.
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Obligatory word family
Base word
obligatory
noun
obligation
A required duty or action.
verb
obligate
To require someone to do something.
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