Synonyms: bind, hold, obligate, oblige
Definition: bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
Usage: He's held by a contract; I'll hold you by your promise
Similar words: relate
Definition: have or establish a relationship to
Usage: She relates well to her peers
Synonyms: obligate
Definition: commit in order to fulfill an obligation
Usage: obligate money
Similar words: entrust, intrust, trust, confide, commit
Definition: confer a trust upon
Usage: The messenger was entrusted with the general's secret; I commit my soul to God
Synonyms: obligate, oblige, compel
Definition: force somebody to do something
Usage: We compel all students to fill out this form
Similar words: cause, induce, get, have, make, stimulate
Definition: cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
Usage: The ads induced me to buy a VCR; My children finally got me to buy a computer; My wife made me buy a new sofa