Word Meaning

owe definition and meaning

v. To possess; to have, as the rightful owner; to own.
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.
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.
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.

Crossword clues for owe

- “Oh, we have to repay?”
- Be beholden to
- Be in arrears
- Be in debt
- Be in debt to
- Be in hock to
- Be indebted to
- Be overdrawn
- Duck! You and I are in debt!
- Have debts
- Have obligation
- Have to give back most power
- Have to repay
- Oh, we are in debt?
- Ring before you and I are in arrears
- Some fellow entertainers are obliged to pay
- The O of IOU
- To be indebted to someone for something