Vocabulary
Obligation
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
an act or course of action to which a person is morally or legally bound; a duty or commitment.
Urdu meaning
احسان، فرض، ذمہ داری
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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`Every internationally wrongful act of a state entails the international responsibility of that state`, if it `is attributable to the state` and `constitutes a breach of an international obligation`.
Dawn Editorials —
Who pays and how?
— 2026-04-25
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It is declared that `the responsible state is under an obligation to make full reparation for the injury caused by the internationally wrongful act`.
Dawn Editorials —
Who pays and how?
— 2026-04-25
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It appears that a handful of people in the American administration believed that the idea of `Greater Israel` needed to be supported as a religious obligation.
Dawn Editorials —
Religious war?
— 2026-04-17
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In other words, upholding the treaty and promise is actually a religious obligation for them.
Dawn Editorials —
Religious war?
— 2026-04-17
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When a Christian or a Jew argues for rejecting an obligation stipulated in modern-day treaties, there is little doubt that they are violating the teachings of their faith.
Dawn Editorials —
Religious war?
— 2026-04-17
Synonyms
duty, commitment, responsibility, moral imperative, function, task, job, chore, assignment
Antonyms
repayment, discharge, quittance, release
Curator example
“I have an obligation to look after her”
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