Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To be under an obligation to pay or repay money or a favor.
Owe
/əʊ/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
I owe you ten dollars.I owe my sister a big favor.
Etymology:
Derived from the Old English word āgan, which traced back to Proto-Germanic *aiganą, signifying possession or responsibility.
Usage Statistics:
33 mentions per 1 million words 
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
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Hint: Frequency according to COCA
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