indebted

adjective

Definition of indebtednext
as in obligated
being under obligation for a favor or gift thereafter forever felt indebted to the producer for giving her her lucky break

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“Indebted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indebted. Accessed 26 Jan. 2023.

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