Definition of "owes" []

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of owe. (verb)

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• "And yet, though undoubtedly correct, the term owes its correctness, in part at least, to its ready-to-wear quality, to its negative merit of vague amplitude, behind which the most diverse gifts and capacities may lie concealed."
• "The title owes its success in the marketplace to our ability to deliver top quality games, on time, with effective marketing support."
• "Palin owes Alaskans a CLEAR & CONCISE explanation of why she is abandoning her obligations, saying people are mean to her just doesn't cut it, politics is the dirtiest thing there is so for her to use that as an excuse is just UNACCEPTABLE."