obliged

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/əˈblaɪdʒd/ English

Definitions

verb

To constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means.“I am obliged to report to the police station every week.”
To do (someone) a service or favour (hence, originally, creating an obligation).“He obliged me by not parking his car in the drive.”
To be indebted to someone.“I am obliged to you for your recent help.”

adjective

Under an obligation to do something for someone.
Indebted because of a favor done.

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Synonyms

obligated duty-bound bound obligatory mandatory committed mandated compulsory liable obligation responsible beholden duty binding acknowledging liability

Associated

resign obey disclose retire flee abandon pay withdraw comply submit surrender adopt

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