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obligated

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of obligated

being under obligation for a favor or gift
  • we have been their guests so many times that we feel obligated to return their hospitality
Synonyms of obligated

beholden, bounden [archaic], indebted, obliged
Words Related to obligated

appreciative, grateful, thankful

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