obligated

(verb) force somebody to do something. Synonyms: compel, oblige, obligate. Example: "We compel all students to fill out this form."

(verb) commit in order to fulfill an obligation. Synonyms: obligate. Example: "Obligate money."

(verb) bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted. Synonyms: oblige, bind, hold, obligate. Examples: "He's held by a contract." "I'll hold you by your promise."

(adj) caused by law or conscience to follow a certain course. Synonyms: obligated(predicate) (vs. unobligated). Examples: "Felt obligated to repay the kindness." "Was obligated to pay off the student loan."