Word: obligate
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: ob
li
gate
Definition: To commit (money, for example) in order to fulfill an obligation.
Morphemes:
Affix: oblige
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To do (someone) a service or favour (hence, originally, creating an obligation).
Affix: -ate
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to act in the specified manner