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Be­hold­en

[be-HOLE-den]

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Hint 1. Sentence to give context:

“From that day on, Terry was beholden to her grandmother, who had generously funded her education.”

Hint 2. Additional example sentence:

“Because they did not want to be beholden to investors, they elected to self-fund their venture.”

What is the best definition of beholden?

A.

Favorable or to the advantage of someone or something


B.

Obligated or indebted to someone for a gift or kindness


C.

Honorary or conferred on someone without the usual requirements


D.

In the action of closely observing someone or something


Hint 1. Sentence to give context:

“From that day on, Terry was beholden to her grandmother, who had generously funded her education.”

Hint 2. Additional example sentence:

“Because they did not want to be beholden to investors, they elected to self-fund their venture.”

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