indebted
[ in-det-id ]
/ ɪnˈdɛt ɪd /
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.
Origin of indebted
OTHER WORDS FROM indebted
pre·in·debt·ed, adjective pre·in·debt·ed·ness, nounWords nearby indebted
indagate,
indamine,
indanedione,
indanthrene,
indapamide,
indebted,
indebtedness,
indecency,
indecent,
indecent assault,
indecent exposure
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British Dictionary definitions for indebted
indebted
/ (ɪnˈdɛtɪd) /
adjective (postpositive)
owing gratitude for help, favours, etc; obligated
owing money