Pronunciation: /bɪˈhoʊldən/
verb past participle of the verb 'behold', meaning to owe a debt of gratitude or thanks to someone
A1 I am beholden to my friend for helping me move.
A2 She feels beholden to her parents for supporting her through college.
B1 The company is beholden to its shareholders for its success.
B2 He was beholden to his mentor for guiding him through his career.
C1 The politician felt beholden to the voters who had supported him.
C2 The artist was beholden to his muse for inspiring his greatest works.
adjective feeling indebted or obligated to someone
A1 I am beholden to my parents for all they have done for me.
A2 She felt beholden to her boss for giving her the opportunity.
B1 The company was beholden to its investors for providing the necessary funds.
B2 He was beholden to his mentor for guiding him through his career.
C1 The politician was beholden to the special interest groups that funded his campaign.
C2 The artist was beholden to his patrons for supporting his work and allowing him to create freely.
formal As a result of their generosity, I feel beholden to them for their support.
informal I feel really beholden to my friend for helping me out when I was in a tough spot.
slang I'm totally beholden to my sister for covering for me with our parents.
figurative She felt beholden to the memory of her late grandmother for teaching her so much about life.
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