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in·debt·ed
\ə̇nˈded.ə̇d, -etə̇d\ adjective
Etymology: alteration (influenced by in- (II) and debt) of Middle English endetted, modification (influenced by Middle English -ed, adjective suffix forming past participles) of Old French endeté, past participle of endeter to involve in debt, from en- en- (I) + dette, dete debt — more at debt
1. : being under the obligation of paying or repaying money : owing money : held to payment or repayment
< was heavily indebted to the bank for loans extended to him — A.C.Cole >
2. : owing gratitude (as for a favor received or kind act done) or recognition (as of a useful service) to another
< felt deeply indebted to her for having given him a home > |