Indebted Meaning
/ɪnˈdɛtɪd/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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verbsimple past and past participle of indebt
adjObligated, 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."— 2023 April 27, Laura He, “China may have to bail out one of its poorest provinces”, in CNN Business:
adjOwing gratitude for a service or favour.
"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."— 1945 November and December, Railway Magazine, page 353, image caption:
Sentence Examples
I feel indebted to you for your help during my illness.
The politician said he was deeply indebted to everyone for their support in the election.
CEFR Practice Quiz
I am deeply ____ to my parents for their support during my college years.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He felt deeply ____ to his kind neighbors for all the help they gave him after his surgery.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
I am deeply ____ to my parents for their support during my college years.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He felt deeply ____ to his kind neighbors for all the help they gave him after his surgery.