Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
indebted
Adjective
/ɪnˈdɛtɪd/
Definition
Under an obligation to pay or repay money or a favor to someone.
Examples
- She felt indebted to her mentor for the support during her career.
- After borrowing money from a friend, he was deeply indebted to her.
- They were indebted to the community for their generosity after the disaster.
Meaning
Being indebted means that you owe something to someone, whether it be money, gratitude, or a favor.
Synonyms
- obligated
- in debt
- grateful
- beholden
