Pronunciation: /əˈdɛtɪd/

Definitions of addebted

adjective Addebted is an adjective that describes someone who owes a debt or is obligated to repay something.

Example Sentences

A1 I am addebted to my friend for helping me move.

A2 She felt addebted to her parents for all their sacrifices.

B1 The company was addebted to its employees for their hard work.

B2 He was addebted to his mentor for guiding him through his career.

C1 The artist was addebted to his muse for inspiring his latest masterpiece.

C2 The author was addebted to his editor for helping him polish his novel to perfection.

Examples of addebted in a Sentence

formal The company is deeply addebted to its investors for their continuous support.

informal I feel addebted to my friend for helping me move last weekend.

slang I'm totally addebted to my parents for letting me borrow their car.

figurative She felt addebted to the universe for the opportunities that came her way.

Grammatical Forms of addebted

past tense

addebted

plural

addebteds

comparative

more addebted

superlative

most addebted

present tense

addebt

future tense

will addebt

perfect tense

have addebted

continuous tense

is addebting

singular

addebted

positive degree

addebted

infinitive

to addebt

gerund

addebting

participle

addebted

Origin and Evolution of addebted

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'addebted' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'adebter' meaning 'to owe'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'addebted' evolved to become 'indebted' in modern English, with a shift in spelling but retaining the same meaning of owing something to someone.