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.
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OTHER WORDS FROM indebted
pre·in·debt·ed, adjectivepre·in·debt·ed·ness, nounWords nearby indebted
indamine, indanedione, Indanthrene, indapamide, Ind.E., indebted, indebtedness, indecency, indecent, indecent assault, indecent exposure
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indebted
/ (ɪnˈdɛtɪd) /
adjective (postpositive)
owing gratitude for help, favours, etc; obligated
owing money
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