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  1. 1. v. To possess; to have, as the rightful owner; to own. Source: opted
  2. 2. v. To have or possess, as something derived or bestowed; to be obliged to ascribe (something to some source); to be indebted or obliged for; as, he owed his wealth to his father; he owed his victory to his lieutenants. Source: opted
  3. 3. v. Hence: To have or be under an obigation to restore, pay, or render (something) in return or compensation for something received; to be indebted in the sum of; as, the subject owes allegiance; the fortunate owe assistance to the unfortunate. Source: opted
  4. 4. v. To have an obligation to (some one) on account of something done or received; to be indebted to; as, to iwe the grocer for supplies, or a laborer for services. Source: opted
  5. 5. v. be obliged to pay or repay Source: wordnet
  6. 6. v. be indebted to, in an abstract or intellectual sense Source: wordnet
  7. 7. v. be in debt Source: wordnet
  8. 8. v:100 v. be obliged to pay or repay v. be indebted to, in an abstract or intellectual sense v. be in debt Source: ecdict

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