What does obligated mean ligated mean?

You're asking about two different words that sound very similar: obligated and ligated. Here's what they mean:

Obligated:

* Meaning: Bound by a moral or legal duty to do something.

* Example: "I felt obligated to help my neighbor after the storm."

* Synonyms: Bound, required, compelled.

Ligated:

* Meaning: Tied or bound, typically with a ligature (a material used for tying).

* Example: "The surgeon ligated the blood vessel to stop the bleeding."

* Synonyms: Tied, bound, secured.

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