1. (imp. & p. p.) of Indebt.

2. (a.) Brought into debt; being under obligation; held to payment or requital; beholden.

3. (a.) Placed under obligation for something received, for which restitution or gratitude is due; as, we are indebted to our parents for their care of us in infancy; indebted to friends for help and encouragement.

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