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beholden Definition and Meaning in English (beholden definition)

adjective
Synonyms:gratefulindebtedobliged
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Beholden definition: Feeling a sense of duty or gratitude to someone in return for a service or gift.

Definitions of Beholden

  1. 1adjective

    Feeling a sense of duty or gratitude to someone in return for a service or gift.

Example Sentences

casual

“She felt beholden to her mentor for all the guidance he had provided.”

business

“We are beholden to our customers for their continued loyalty.”

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Beholden definition: Feeling a sense of duty or gratitude to someone in return for a service or gift.
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