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owe

verb
/oʊ/

Meaning

to be under obligation to pay or repay; to be indebted
to be obligated to pay or give something to someone

Example Sentences

I owe my success to my parents' support.

I owe you twenty dollars.

Synonyms

be indebted, be obligated, be liable, be in debt
Entry 1
be indebted, be obligated, be liable, be in debt
Entry 2
be indebted, be obligated, be in debt

Antonyms

own, possess, have, collect, repay, return
Entry 1
own, possess, have, collect
Entry 2
repay, return

Collocations

owe money, owe debt, owe favor, owe gratitude, owe a debt, owe someone
Entry 1
owe money, owe debt, owe favor, owe gratitude
Entry 2
owe money, owe a debt, owe someone

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