What does OBLIGATION mean?

Pronunciation
/ˌɑbləˈgeɪʃən/
Letters
10
Scrabble score
13
Words With Friends score
17
How common
Common

Meaning

noun

  1. the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force“we must instill a sense of duty in our children”
  2. the state of being obligated to do or pay something“he is under an obligation to finish the job”
  3. a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor
  4. a written promise to repay a debt
  5. a legal agreement specifying a payment or action and the penalty for failure to comply

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

obligations14

Anagrams of OBLIGATION

No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.

Words inside OBLIGATION

270 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

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Questions

Is OBLIGATION a valid word in word games?

OBLIGATION is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is OBLIGATION worth?

OBLIGATION is worth 13 points with Scrabble letter values and 17 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from OBLIGATION?

270 other words, including TO, IN, IT and ON.