Synonyms: obligated
Definition: caused by law or conscience to follow a certain course
Usage: felt obligated to repay the kindness; was obligated to pay off the student loan
Similar words: beholden
Definition: under a moral obligation to someone
Similar words: obliged, duty-bound
Definition: under a moral obligation to do something
Similar words: indebted
Definition: owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
Similar words: indebted
Definition: under a legal obligation to someone
Similar words: supposed
Definition: required or under orders
Usage: I'm supposed to be there at ten; he was supposed to go to the store
Similar words: tributary
Definition: paying tribute
Usage: a tributary colony