Beholden
[be-HOLE-den]
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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