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oblige

/əˈblaɪdʒ/
verb
  1. To constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means.

    "I am obliged to report to the police station every week."

  2. To do (someone) a service or favour (hence, originally, creating an obligation).

    "He obliged me by not parking his car in the drive."

  3. To be indebted to someone.

    "I am obliged to you for your recent help."

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