Antonyms for be holden


Grammar : Adj
Spell : bih-hohl-duhn
Phonetic Transcription : bɪˈhoʊl dən


Definition of be holden

Origin :
  • "under obligation," mid-14c., originally past participle of behold (and preserving the original past participle of hold), but a sense directly related to this usage is not recorded among the many and varied meanings attested for behold.
  • As in indebted : adj under an obligation
  • As in appreciative : adj thankful
  • As in thankful : adj appreciative
  • As in beholden : adj indebted
  • As in bounden : adj obliged
  • As in grateful : adj appreciative

Synonyms for be holden

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