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Meaning of owe
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owe
v  1: To possess; to have, as the rightful owner; to own.
 2: 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.
 3: Hence: 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.
 4: To have an obligation to (some one) on account of something
 done or received; to be indebted to; as, to iwe the grocer for
 supplies, or a laborer for services.