How to Use "Obligation" with Example Sentences

obligation (n): something that you must do because of a duty or promise

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Used with verbs:

"She never fulfills her obligations."
(fulfills, honors, ignores, meets)

"I have too many obligations."
(have, assume, carry, take on)

"I feel an obligation to help them."
(feel)

Used with adjectives:

"What kind of legal obligations do you have?"
(legal, financial, social, family, mutual)

"He has many personal obligations."
(personal, professional, religious, ethical, moral)

Used with prepositions:

"I have an obligation to her."
(to)

"It comes without obligation."
(without, with)

"I am under no obligation to purchase something."
(under)