1. to be required to pay money to someone
Usage: third person singular present of ‘owe’
2. to be obligated to give or do something for someone because of their help or kindness
Usage: third person singular present of ‘owe’
3. to have something as a result of someone or something else
Usage: third person singular present of ‘owe’

Examples

• She owes the bank fifty thousand dollars.
• He owes his parents an apology for his behavior.
• The company owes its success to hard-working employees.
• Tom owes me twenty dollars from last week.
• She owes her life to the quick-thinking doctor.
• The student owes his teacher a thank-you note.
• He owes his good health to regular exercise.