How to Use "Owe" with Example Sentences

owe (v): to have to pay money to someone; to give someone something in return because he or she did something for you

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Used with nouns:

"I owe them money."
(money, loyalty, thanks)

"I owe you an apology."
(apology, explanation)

"I owe you a big favor."
(favor)

"She owes rent to her landlord."
(rent)

"We owe our existence to them."
(existence)

"I owe all of my success to him."
(success)