What is another word for being obligated?
Pronunciation: [bˌiːɪŋ ˈɒblɪɡˌe͡ɪtɪd] (IPA) 
When it comes to carrying out a task or fulfilling a responsibility, one can use various words to describe the state of being obligated. Synonyms for being obligated include being bound, committed, mandated, required, obliged, compelled, duty-bound, and held responsible. The term 'bound' suggests a certain sense of obligation that derives from a commitment or promise that has been made. 'Mandated' connotes an obligation that originates from a legal or formal obligation. 'Required' refers to an obligation that is necessary because it is a condition for achieving a particular goal. Whatever word one chooses, the idea of being obligated, and the sense of duty and responsibility that it invokes, remains the same.
