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owed

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Main Entry:
owe 
          Listen to the pronunciation of owe
Pronunciation:
\ˈō\
Function:
verb
Inflected Form(s):
owed; ow·ing
Etymology:
Middle English, to possess, own, owe, from Old English āgan; akin to Old High German eigun (1st & 3d plural present indicative) possess, Sanskrit īśe he possesses
Date:
before 12th century
transitive verb1 aarchaic : possess, own b: to have or bear (an emotion or attitude) to someone or something <owes the boss a grudge>2 a (1): to be under obligation to pay or repay in return for something received : be indebted in the sum of <owes me $5> (2): to be under obligation to render (as duty or service) <I owe you a favor> b: to be indebted to <owes the grocer for supplies>3: to be indebted for <owed his wealth to his father> <owes much to good luck>intransitive verb1: to be in debt <owes for his house>2: to be attributable <an idea that owes to Greek philosophy>
owe it
: to have a responsibility to do something to satisfy an obligation or duty <owes it to voters to explain his reasons>
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