indebted
Translation
indebted, grateful, obliged
Examples
I am deeply indebted to you for your help.
I am deeply indebted to you for your help.
The company is heavily indebted to the bank.
The company is heavily indebted to the bank.
Grammar Patterns
((to sb.)) ((for sth.)) grateful to (sb.) for (sth.) I am indebted to you for your help.
((to sb.)) owing money to (sb.) The company is indebted to the bank.
Similar Words
Synonyms: grateful, beholden, obligated; Antonyms: unappreciative
Etymology
From 'in-' + 'debt'. 'Debt' comes from Latin 'debere' (to owe).
Memory Tips
Think of being 'in debt' to someone, either with money or with gratitude.