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
Puteri-Malay
Dilipa-Hinduism
Deanna[di'ænə]
Ganbaatar-Mongolian
Bogumil-Medieval Slavic
Valentine (2)va-lawn-TEENFrench