Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with owe in American Collocation
owe
verb
transitive
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/oʊ/
a duty
allegiance
confidentiality
duty
loyalty
obedience
obligation
Landlords owe a duty of care to tenants.
A solicitor’s duty of confidentiality is owed to the client.
a feeling
gratitude
In particular, gratitude is owed to the student supervisors.
an act
an apology
an explanation
thanks
On this score, I believe I am owed an apology.