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Bound to be appreciative (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

obliged

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'bound' is the first definition.
('oblige' can be a synonym of 'bind')

'be appreciative' is the second definition.
(thesaurus)

'to' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for obliged that I've seen before include "Constrained" , "Compelled by duty" , "Did favour to, or coerced" , "Morally or legally bound (to do something)" , "Bound by a favour rendered" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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