indebt

[in-det]

indebt Definition

• 1. to owe money to someone or something
• 2. to be obligated to someone for a favor or kindness

Using indebt: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "indebt" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I am indebt to my parents for supporting me through college.

• Example

  She became indebt to the bank after taking out a loan for her business.

• Example

  The company is indebt to its investors for millions of dollars.

• Example

  He felt indebt to his friend for helping him move.

indebt Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for indebt

• obligate
• burden
• charge
• encumber
• mortgage

Antonyms for indebt

• discharge
• free
• unburden

Phrases with indebt

• indebted to

  to feel grateful or obligated to someone for something they have done

  Example

  I am indebted to you for your help.

• indebtedness

  the state of being in debt or owing money to someone

  Example

  The company's indebtedness to its creditors was a major concern.

• get into debt

  to begin owing money to someone or something

  Example

  She got into debt after using her credit card too much.

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Summary: indebt in Brief

The verb 'indebt' [in-det] means to owe money or be obligated to someone for a favor or kindness. It can be used in phrases like 'indebted to' and 'indebtedness.' Examples include 'She became indebt to the bank after taking out a loan for her business' and 'He felt indebt to his friend for helping him move.'