Indebted

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdɛtɪd/

Definitions of indebted

adjective indebted is an adjective that describes someone who owes money or gratitude to someone else.

Example Sentences

A1 I am indebted to you for helping me with my homework.

A2 She felt indebted to her parents for all their support.

B1 The company is deeply indebted to its loyal customers for their continued patronage.

B2 The author felt indebted to her editor for helping her improve the manuscript.

C1 The scientist was indebted to her mentor for guiding her through her groundbreaking research.

C2 The artist was forever indebted to the museum for showcasing her work and launching her career.

Examples of indebted in a Sentence

formal I am indebted to you for your generous donation to the charity.

informal I feel so indebted to my best friend for always being there for me.

slang I owe you big time for covering my shift at work, I'm totally indebted to you.

figurative Her captivating performance left the audience feeling emotionally indebted to her talent.

Grammatical Forms of indebted

• past tense: indebted
• plural: indebted
• comparative: more indebted
• superlative: most indebted
• present tense: indebt
• future tense: will be indebted
• perfect tense: have been indebted
• continuous tense: being indebted
• singular: indebted
• positive degree: indebted
• infinitive: to be indebted
• gerund: indebting
• participle: indebted

Origin and Evolution of indebted

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'indebted' originates from the Old French word 'endetter' which means 'to involve in debt'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'indebted' has evolved to encompass not just financial debt, but also a sense of gratitude or obligation towards someone or something.