obliged

/əˈblaɪdʒd/
adjective
  1. Feeling grateful or thankful for something someone has done.
    • I am much obliged to you for your help.
    • We are obliged for your generous donation.
    • She felt obliged to her neighbor for watering her plants.
  2. Forced or required to do something because of a rule, law, or duty.
    • Employees are obliged to follow safety regulations.
    • She was obliged to pay the fine by the end of the month.
    • He felt obliged to attend the funeral out of respect.
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