OBLIGATE
8 letters · 3 syllables · verb, adjective
Definition of OBLIGATE
To bind, compel, constrain, or oblige by a social, legal, or moral tie.
To cause to be grateful or indebted; to oblige.
To commit (money, for example) in order to fulfill an obligation.
Able to exist or survive only in a particular environment or by assuming a particular role.
"an obligate anaerobe"
Absolutely indispensable; essential.
Examples of OBLIGATE in a Sentence
- "an obligate anaerobe"
Word Details
Is OBLIGATE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, OBLIGATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: OBLIGATE uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for OBLIGATE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | b | l | i | g | a | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in OBLIGATE
100 words from the letters in OBLIGATE
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How to Use OBLIGATE in Word Games
OBLIGATE is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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