v. 1 to require someone to do something for legal or social or moral reasons; 2 to earn the gratitude of; 3 to do a favor for
He was obliged to follow the directions.
He was obliged to follow the directions.
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Britain was obliged to abnegate its mandate to govern Palestine.
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bind; bound; force; obligate
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2 syllables
o-bliged
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