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obligated

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of obligated

  1. 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 bounden [archaic], indebted, beholden, obligedRelated Words appreciative, grateful, thankful

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