What is another word for beholden to?

Pronunciation: [bɪhˈə͡ʊldən tuː] (IPA)

The phrase "beholden to" is often used to express gratitude or obligation to someone. However, there are several synonyms that can be used interchangeably to convey the same meaning. One option is "indebted to," which implies that one owes a debt of thanks or favor. Another synonym is "obligated to," which suggests a sense of duty or responsibility to repay a kindness received. "Grateful to" also conveys a feeling of appreciation for help or generosity. Lastly, "appreciative of" can be used to express a deep sense of thankfulness and admiration for someone who has helped in some way.

What are the hypernyms for Beholden to?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Beholden to

  • We are much beholden to Machiavel and others, that write what men do, and not what they ought to do.
    Francis Bacon
  • I think the idea of creating a television news source that is not beholden to corporate interests is nirvana.
    Phil Donahue
  • The real difference between the United States and other nations lies not in the words of the preamble to the Constitution, but in the fact that the substantive clauses of that Constitution are enforced by individuals independent of and not beholden to the elected branches.
    Harold H. Greene
  • I can say that I never knew what joy was like until I gave up pursuing happiness, or cared to live until I chose to die. For these two discoveries I am beholden to Jesus.
    Malcolm Muggeridge
  • It was truly very good reason that we should be beholden to God only, and to the favour of his grace, for the truth of so noble a belief, since from his sole bounty we receive the fruit of immortality, which consists in the enjoyment of eternal beatitude.... The more we give and confess to owe and render to God, we do it with the greater Christianity.
    Michel de Montaigne

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