indebted — owing gratitude to someone for help, favor, or service received
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: owing gratitude to someone for help, favor, or service received
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈdetɪd/
Example Sentences
- After my smartphone fell into the toilet, I'm indebted to my friend who lent me his old Nokia brick phone.
- Students are often financially indebted after graduation due to education loans.
- I'm deeply indebted to my cat for teaching me the importance of napping 16 hours a day.
indebted
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈdetɪd/]
owing gratitude to someone for help, favor, or service received
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English and Old French 'endetter', derived from 'en-' (to put into) + 'dette' (debt), which comes from Latin 'debita' (things owed), the past participle of 'debere' (to owe).
Breakdown
in- (in/into) + debt (something owed) + -ed (past participle/adjective suffix) = indebted (obligated or owing gratitude)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After my smartphone fell into the toilet, I'm indebted to my friend who lent me his old Nokia brick phone.”
“Students are often financially indebted after graduation due to education loans.”
“I'm deeply indebted to my cat for teaching me the importance of napping 16 hours a day.”
“The country remains indebted to international organizations for development aid.”
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