The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word OBLIGES
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What does OBLIGES mean?
OBLIGES verb- To constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means.
- To do (someone) a service or favour (hence, originally, creating an obligation).
- To be indebted to someone.