C1 verb औपचारिक

beholden

/bɪˈhoʊl.dən/

Being under a moral or legal obligation to someone in return for a favor, service, or help. It describes a state of being indebted or bound by gratitude to another party.

उदाहरण

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1

I don’t like asking for favors because I hate feeling beholden to anyone.

I dislike requesting assistance because I do not want to feel obligated to others.

2

The judge was accused of being beholden to the political interests of the ruling party.

The judge was criticized for being under the influence and obligation of the ruling party's interests.

3

You helped me out big time, but don't think I'm beholden to you forever!

You assisted me significantly, but do not assume I am permanently in your debt.

समानार्थी शब्द

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
beholdenness
Verb
behold
विशेषण
beholden
संबंधित
obligation
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याद रखने का तरीका

Think of the phrase 'to be held'. If you are 'be-hold-en', someone is 'holding' a favor over you, and you are tied to them until the debt is paid.

त्वरित क्विज़

After the bank bailed out the small firm, the owners felt ________ to the board of directors.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: beholden

उदाहरण

1

I don’t like asking for favors because I hate feeling beholden to anyone.

everyday

I dislike requesting assistance because I do not want to feel obligated to others.

2

The judge was accused of being beholden to the political interests of the ruling party.

formal

The judge was criticized for being under the influence and obligation of the ruling party's interests.

3

You helped me out big time, but don't think I'm beholden to you forever!

informal

You assisted me significantly, but do not assume I am permanently in your debt.

4

Economic historians argue that the colony remained beholden to the empire long after formal independence.

academic

Scholars suggest the colony stayed dependent and obligated to the empire after achieving independence.

5

The CEO made it clear that the company is not beholden to its minor shareholders.

business

The chief executive stated that the corporation has no specific obligations to its small-scale investors.

समानार्थी शब्द

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
beholdenness
Verb
behold
विशेषण
beholden
संबंधित
obligation

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

beholden to no one not owing anything to anybody
deeply beholden very much in debt or obligation to someone
feel beholden to have a sense of being obligated
financially beholden owing money or financial loyalty to someone
politically beholden owing political favors or loyalty

सामान्य वाक्यांश

beholden to special interests

controlled or influenced by groups seeking special advantages

to be beholden to someone's charity

to rely on and be obligated by someone's kindness

remain beholden

to continue to be in a state of obligation

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

beholden vs beholding

'Beholding' is the present participle of 'behold' (meaning to see), while 'beholden' means being obligated.

beholden vs behold

'Behold' is a verb meaning to see or observe, whereas 'beholden' is an adjective describing a state of debt.

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इस्तेमाल की जानकारी

The word is almost always used with the preposition 'to'. While it can express simple gratitude, it often carries a negative connotation of being controlled by the person to whom one is indebted.

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सामान्य गलतियाँ

Learners often try to use 'beholden' as a verb (e.g., 'I beholden him'). It must be used as an adjective with the verb 'to be' or 'to feel'.

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याद रखने का तरीका

Think of the phrase 'to be held'. If you are 'be-hold-en', someone is 'holding' a favor over you, and you are tied to them until the debt is paid.

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शब्द की उत्पत्ति

Originally the past participle of the Middle English 'beholden', which meant 'to hold' or 'to keep', implying that one is 'held' by an obligation.

व्याकरण पैटर्न

used as a predicative adjective followed by the preposition 'to' can be modified by adverbs like 'deeply' or 'forever'
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सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

Often used in American political commentary to describe candidates who accept large donations from corporations.

त्वरित क्विज़

After the bank bailed out the small firm, the owners felt ________ to the board of directors.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: beholden

संबंधित शब्द

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

hypothesis

B1

A hypothesis is a tentative statement or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence. it serves as a starting point for further investigation and must be testable through scientific methods.

ozone

B2

Ozone is a colorless gas found in the upper atmosphere that protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. It is also produced at ground level as a pollutant when sunlight reacts with industrial emissions.

layer

B2

A layer is a single thickness, sheet, or level of a material that covers a surface or is placed between other things. It can refer to physical substances like paint and geological strata, or abstract levels of complexity and meaning.

around

C2

As an adverb at a C2 level, it denotes presence, availability, or existence within a specific vicinity or context. It is also used to indicate approximate values or to describe movement or positioning that encircles a point or lacks a specific direction.

climate

B2

Climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather conditions, such as temperature and rainfall, in a particular region over many years. It can also describe the prevailing mood, conditions, or social atmosphere of a specific time or place.

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