Indebted
/ɪnˈdɛtɪd/ adj, verb
adj, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Verb
- 1 simple past and past participle of indebt form-of, participle, past
Adjective
- 1 Obligated, especially financially.
"One of China’s poorest and most indebted provinces has admitted defeat in trying to sort out its finances and is appealing to Beijing for help to avert default."
- 2 Owing gratitude for a service or favour. usually
"We are indebted to an officer serving with the B.L.A. for sending us a copy of a fine coloured lithographed poster, reproduced above, which he found in the German Control Headquarters of the Belgian Railways in Brussels."
Adjective
- 1 owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc wordnet
- 2 under a legal obligation to someone wordnet
Example
More examples"I feel indebted to you for your help during my illness."