1. (

• compel ,
• oblige ,
• obligate

) force somebody to do something; "We compel all students to fill out this form" ;

2. (

• obligate

) commit in order to fulfill an obligation; "obligate money" ;

3. (

• oblige ,
• bind ,
• hold ,
• obligate

) bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted; "He's held by a contract"; "I'll hold you by your promise" ;

1. (

• obligated

) caused by law or conscience to follow a certain course; "felt obligated to repay the kindness"; "was obligated to pay off the student loan" ;