obligated
adjectiveUK /ˈɒblɪɡeɪtɪd/
US /ˈɑːblɪɡeɪtɪd/
Feeling like you have to do something because it is right or because someone expects it.
She felt obligated to help her friend move to a new apartment.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Having a legal or moral duty to do something.
The company is obligated to pay its workers on time.
3. Thankful or grateful to someone for a favor.
We are obligated to our neighbors for watching our dog.
4. Forced to do something because of rules or circumstances.
He felt obligated to attend the meeting even though he was tired.