Owing Synonyms & Definitions

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• OwingDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Owe
2. (P. p. & a.) Had or held under obligation of paying; due.
3. (P. p. & a.) Had or experienced as a consequence, result, issue, etc.; ascribable; -- with to; as, misfortunes are often owing to vices; his failure was owing to speculations.

• OweDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (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.
2. (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.
3. (v.) To possess; to have, as the rightful owner; to own.
4. (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.