obliged

US /əˈblaɪdʒd/

UK /əˈblaɪdʒd/

1.

make (someone) legally or morally bound to an action or course of action

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Doctors are obliged to keep patients' records confidential.

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We were obliged to cancel the event due to bad weather.

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bound compelled required forced constrained

2.

grateful or indebted

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I am much obliged to you for your help.

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We would be obliged if you could reply at your earliest convenience.

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grateful thankful indebted beholden

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obligation obligate oblige