Etymological root
*leyǵ-
Proto-Indo-European
Words from this root(6)
rely
B1
/ɹɪˈlaɪ/
To depend on or trust someone or something to do what you need.
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ally
B2
/ˈæl.aɪ/
A country or group that agrees to support another, especially in war or politics.
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obligation
B2
/ˌɑ.blɪˈɡeɪ.ʃn̩/
Something you must do because of a law, promise, or moral duty.
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liable
C1
/ˈlaɪ̯əbəl/
Likely to do or experience something, usually something bad.
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liaison
C1
/liˈeɪˌzɑn/
A person who passes information and helps two groups work together.
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oblige
C1
/əˈblaɪd͡ʒ/
To force or require someone to do something, by law, rules, or circumstances.
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