Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
owe
verb
/oʊ/
Definition
To be under obligation to pay or give something to someone.
Examples
- She owes her friend $20 for the concert ticket.
- He owes it to himself to pursue his dreams.
- They owe their success to hard work and dedication.
Meaning
When you owe something, it means that you have a responsibility to give back or repay what you have taken or received from someone else.
Synonyms
- be in debt
- repay
- obliged
