Meaning of the word "be indebted to" in English

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be indebted to

US /bi ɪnˈdɛtɪd tuː/
UK /bi ɪnˈdɛtɪd tuː/

Idiom

to owe someone something, especially gratitude, for a service or favor

Example:
I will always be indebted to you for your kindness.
We are deeply indebted to the volunteers for their hard work.
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