indebted
adjective/ɪnˈdɛtɪd/
Frequency rank: #10,499 most common English word
Meaning
Feeling grateful or owing thanks to someone for help or a favor received.
Example sentence
She felt deeply indebted to her mentor for all the guidance he had provided.
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