beholden
be
bi
hol
ˈhoʊl
howl
den
dən
dēn
British pronunciation
/bɪhˈə‍ʊldən/

Definition & Meaning of "beholden"in English

beholden
01

indebted or obligated to someone because of a favor or kindness they have done

beholden definition and meaning
example
Examples
She felt beholden to her mentor for guiding her through difficult times in her career.
After receiving help from her neighbor during a crisis, she felt beholden to repay the kindness.
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