American English
/ɪnˈdɛ.ɾɪd̚/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Owing money to a person, bank, or organization.
Practice out loudOwing money to a person, bank, or organization.
The company is indebted to the bank for millions of dollars.
Many students leave college heavily indebted.
In this meaning, indebted usually refers to money that must be paid back.
heavily indebted · indebted to the bank · indebted to creditors
[subject] + be + indebted to + [lender] + for + [amount]
[subject] + be + heavily indebted
Feeling that you should thank someone or help them because of what they have done for you.
I am deeply indebted to my doctor for her help.
He felt indebted to his neighbors after the fire.
This meaning is formal. In everyday speech, grateful is more common.
deeply indebted to someone · indebted to someone for their help
[subject] + be + indebted to + [person] + for + [help or action]
[subject] + feel + indebted to + [person]
to owe a lot of money
The company is heavily indebted.
to be very grateful to someone
I am deeply indebted to my teacher.