indebted
Translation
grateful, obliged, owing money
Examples
I am greatly indebted to you for your help.
I am greatly indebted to you for your help.
The company is heavily indebted to the bank.
The company is heavily indebted to the bank.
Grammar Patterns
indebted ((to sb.)) ((for sth.)) to be grateful to (sb.) for (sth.) I am greatly indebted to you for your help.
indebted ((to sb.)) to owe money to (sb.) The company is heavily indebted to the bank.
Similar Words
Synonyms: grateful, thankful, obliged; Antonyms: ungrateful
Etymology
From the prefix 'in-' (in) and 'debt'. Literally meaning 'in a state of debt'.
Memory Tips
Think of being 'in debt' to someone, which can be for money or for a kindness they have shown you.