indebted

[ in-det-id ]

/ ɪnˈdɛt ɪd /

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adjective

committed or obligated to repay a monetary loan: He was indebted to his friend for a large sum.

obligated for favors or kindness received: He was indebted to her for nursing him through pneumonia.

Nearby words

indagate, indamine, indanedione, indanthrene, indapamide, indebted, indebtedness, indecency, indecent, indecent assault, indecent exposure

Origin of indebted

1175–1225; in-² + debt + -ed²; replacing Middle English endetted < Old French endetté, past participle of endetter to involve in debt (see en-¹)

SYNONYMS FOR indebted

1 bound.

2 beholden, grateful.

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Related forms

pre·in·debt·ed, adjectivepre·in·debt·ed·ness, noun

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Examples from the Web for indebted

Many legendary Shakespearean thespians have been indebted to drink.
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The Western literary tradition is indebted to the disaster caused by a bad guest.
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His voice caught the attention of everyone around him, including one fellow Palestinian, to whom Assaf will forever be indebted.
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We are indebted to him and to all those in law enforcement who assisted in bringing the Tsarnaev brothers to justice.
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I am indebted to them all, and hope to continue to steal from them, unconsciously or otherwise.
Phillip Lopate’s Book Bag: The Essay Tradition|Phillip Lopate|February 5, 2013|DAILY BEAST
I am indebted to Mr. Williams, schoolmaster, Bryneglwys, for the history of this Ghost.
Welsh Folk-Lore|Elias Owen
Medical literature was indebted for its origin to the works of Galen and the medical school of Gondesapur.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 3|Various
Can there be question that to it Ken is indebted for some of the thoughts and expressions in two of his own hymns?
Notes and Queries, Number 192, July 2, 1853|Various
To him it is indebted for its existence, and on his will depends the duration of that existence.
The Principles of Masonic Law|Albert G. Mackey
To the exercise of his vituperative talents it must be owned that we are indebted for some of his most vigorous productions.
Curiosities of Christian History|Croake James

British Dictionary definitions for indebted

indebted

/ (ɪnˈdɛtɪd) /

adjective (postpositive)

owing gratitude for help, favours, etc; obligated

owing money

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indebted

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British Dictionary definitions for indebted

indebted

adjective (postpositive)