<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>to require or constrain</li><li>to bind morally or legally</li><li>to place under a debt of gratitude</li><li>to make an action necessary or obligatory</li><li>to be kindly accommodating</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms</strong></p><ul><li>force</li><li>compel</li><li>obligate</li></ul>