obliges
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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.”
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