To be indebted to somebody for a favor or kindness (not money): “I’m very much ________ to him.” [Asked in early Questionnaires only]
| OBLIGATED | 21 |
| NR | 19 |
| OBLIGED | 19 |
| INDEBTED | 16 |
| BEHOLDEN | 6 |
| IN DEBT | 3 |
| GRATEFUL | 2 |
| I’M DUE THEM SOMETHING | 1 |
| IN HIS DEBT | 1 |
| OWE A LOT | 1 |
| OWE HIM | 1 |
| OWE HIM A FAVOR | 1 |
| OWE HIM A GOOD DEED | 1 |
| OWE HIM SOMETHING | 1 |
| UNDER OBLIGATION | 1 |
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