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owe Synonyms
Another word for owe
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• verb (Context 1)
To have or possess something as a result of a particular person, action, or circumstance.
Usage Example
"The young violinist owes much of her early success to the dedication of her first music teacher."
Strong
attribute
credit
ascribe
chalk up
put down
Opposites of owe
The opposite of owe shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
repay
pay off
pay back
pay
settle
clear
square
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Owe. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/owe