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beholden definition

be·holden (-ən)

transitive verb

behold

Etymology: ME, pp. of behold

adjective

obliged to feel grateful; owing thanks; indebted

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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