01 v. t. To possess; to have, as the rightful owner; to own.
imp. & p. p.
Owed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Owing
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To possess; to have, as the rightful owner; to own.obs.“Thou dost here usurp The name thou ow'st not.” — Shak.
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To have or possess, as something derived or bestowed; to be obliged to ascribe (something to some source); to be indebted or obliged for; as, he owed his wealth to his father; he owed his victory to his lieutenants.“O deem thy fall not owed to man's decree.” — Pope.
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To have or be under an obigation to restore, pay, or render (something) in return or compensation for something received; to be indebted in the sum of; as, the subject owes allegiance; the fortunate owe assistance to the unfortunate.“The one ought five hundred pence, and the other fifty.” — Bible (1551).“A son owes help and honor to his father.” — Holyday.
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To have an obligation to (some one) on account of something done or received; to be indebted to; as, to owe the grocer for supplies, or a laborer for services.