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(be-hold-en) 3 syllables

Definition

adjective. being under obligation to someone.

Example Sentence

He dislikes being beholden to anyone.

More Example Sentences

She was beholden for the help given.

Synonyms

indebted; obligated; grateful

Antonyms

no debt

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Rhymes

  • bolden
  • boldon
  • colden
  • folden
  • golden
  • holden
  • kolden
  • molden
  • moulden
  • nolden
  • olden
  • roldan
  • soldan
  • volden
  • wolden

  • beholden
  • embolden
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