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Term: to owe

Description:

To owe is a verb that refers to being under a moral or legal obligation to pay or repay someone for something received or borrowed. It implies having a debt or being responsible for a specific amount of money or favor.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1 - Financial Debt:

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: To have a financial obligation to repay a certain amount of money or goods to a person or entity.

Example Sentence 1: I owe $500 to my landlord for this month's rent.

Example Sentence 2: She owes a significant amount of money to the bank due to her student loans.

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Sense 2 - Gratitude or Favor:

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: To be indebted to someone for a favor, kindness, or assistance received.

Example Sentence 1: I owe you a huge debt of gratitude for helping me move into my new apartment.

Example Sentence 2: We owe our success to our dedicated team members who work tirelessly for our company.

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Sense 3 - Duty or Responsibility:

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: To be required or expected to do or give something.

Example Sentence 1: As a citizen, we owe it to our country to vote in the upcoming elections.

Example Sentence 2: He owes his family loyalty and support during difficult times.

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