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: October 22, 2023
\bih-HOHL-dun\ adjective
What It Means
Beholden is a formal adjective that describes someone as having obligations to someone or something else, often (but not always) to return a favor or gift. Beholden is usually followed by to.
// She works for herself, and so is beholden to no one.
// Many believe the government is overfull with politicians who are beholden to special interest groups.
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