have got to (do something)



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have got to (do something)

To be obligated, obliged, or required to (do something). I don't want to go to the family reunion, but I'm afraid I've got to. I have got to get this essay finished before Monday!
See also: have

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Erastusi-RAS-təs (English)Biblical, Biblical Latin
GracÍLiagrə-SEEL-yəPortuguese
Sarala-Tamil, Indian, Telugu, Kannada
Davina[də'vi:nə]
Osamuo-sah-mooJapanese
BonifaceBAWN-ə-fays (English), BAWN-ə-fəs (English)French, English (Rare)