owes

[US]/[ˈəʊz]/
[UK]/[ˈoʊz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to be obliged or required to pay or do something.; to be in debt; to be obliged to repay money.; to be obliged to do something as a result of a previous action or agreement.

Phrases & Collocations

owes money

owes a favor

owed him

owes nothing

owed time

owed respect

owes to them

owed greatly

Example Sentences

the company owes a great deal to its loyal customers.

i owe you an apology for my behavior yesterday.

the government owes it to the people to improve healthcare.

he owes a substantial sum to the bank after the loan.

we owe our success to the hard work of our team.

the museum owes a debt of gratitude to its donors.

she owes her career to a supportive mentor.

the country owes a responsibility to protect its environment.

they owe a lot of money to their suppliers.

i owe him a favor for helping me move.

the project owes its completion to the dedication of the staff.

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