As a citizen, you have an obligation to vote in elections and participate in your community.
synonyms
responsibilitydutycommitment
word origin — from Latin 'obligatio', from 'obligare' meaning 'to bind'
obligation, urge, obedience, enlightenment, executive: meanings and examples
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obligation · noun/ɑːblɪˈɡeɪʃən/
a requirement or duty to do something
As a citizen, you have an obligation to vote in elections and participate in your community.
Synonyms: responsibility, duty, commitment
Origin: from Latin 'obligatio', from 'obligare' meaning 'to bind'
urge · noun/ɜrdʒ/
a strong desire or impulse to do something
Despite her initial hesitation, she felt a strong urge to help the community after learning about their struggles.
Synonyms: desire, impulse, craving
Origin: Middle English ' Urge', from Latin 'urgere', meaning 'to press' or 'to drive'.
obedience · noun/əˈbiː.diəns/
compliance with an order, request, or law or submission to another's authority
The dog's obedience to its owner made training sessions much easier and more enjoyable.
Synonyms: compliance, submission, adherence
Origin: from Old French 'obedience', from Latin 'obedientia', from 'oboedire' meaning 'to obey'
enlightenment · noun/ɪnˈlaɪtənmənt/
the state of gaining knowledge, understanding, or spiritual insight
Many believe that meditation can lead to personal enlightenment and a deeper understanding of oneself.
Synonyms: illumination, insight, awareness
Origin: From the Middle English 'enlighten', derived from the Old English 'enlihtan' meaning to light up or to make clear, combining 'en-' (to make) and 'light' (to illuminate).
executive · noun/ɪˈzɛkjʊtɪv/
a person with senior managerial responsibility in a business or organization
The executive board met weekly to discuss the company's strategic direction and financial performance.
Synonyms: manager, director, administrator
Origin: The word 'executive' originates from the late Latin 'executivus', meaning 'that executes', from 'exsequi', meaning 'to follow out, accomplish'.