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The Adobe Flash Player is required in order to view this content. You can get it here: oughtMain Entry: 1ought Pronunciation: \ˈȯt\ Function: verbal auxiliary Etymology: Middle English oughte (1st & 3d singular present indicative), from oughte, 1st & 3d singular past indicative & subjunctive of owen to own, owe — more at owe Date: 12th century —used to express obligation <ought to pay our debts>, advisability <ought to take care of yourself>, natural expectation <ought to be here by now>, or logical consequence <the result ought to be infinity> 
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