First Known Use: 13th century
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indebted
adjective in·debt·ed \in-ˈde-təd\
: owing something (such as money or thanks) to someone or something : in debt
Full Definition of INDEBTED
1
: owing gratitude or recognition to another : beholden
2
: owing money
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Origin of INDEBTED
Middle English indetted, from Anglo-French endetté, past participle of endetter to run into debt, from en- + dette debt
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INDEBTED Defined for Kids
indebted
adjective in·debt·ed \in-ˈde-təd\
Definition of INDEBTED for Kids
: being in debt : owing something <I'm indebted to you for your kindness.>
— in·debt·ed·ness noun
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