Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
beholden
Adjective
/bɪˈhoʊldən/
Definition
Under obligation to someone; indebted.
Examples
- She felt beholden to her mentor for all the guidance she had received.
- After the generous donation, the organization was beholden to its benefactor.
- He didn’t want to feel beholden to anyone for his success.
Meaning
To be beholden means to have a duty or responsibility to someone because of the help or favor they have provided.
Synonyms
- indebted
- obligated
- in debt
- responsible
- bound
