Cryptic crossword clue
Compel to do a favour, including thanks in return 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word OBLIGATE

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What does OBLIGATE mean?

OBLIGATE verb
  1. To bind, compel, constrain, or oblige by a social, legal, or moral tie.
  2. To cause to be grateful or indebted; to oblige.
  3. To commit (money, for example) in order to fulfill an obligation.
OBLIGATE adjective
  1. Able to exist or survive only in a particular environment or by assuming a particular role.
  2. Absolutely indispensable; essential.

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