verb as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:After the business downturn, they were in debt and had to declare bankruptcy.

Definition:To owe money, especially to a business or a financial institution.

From be in debt

Example:I owe him five dollars for the phone bill.

Definition:To have an account or a claim against someone; to be under a debt or an obligation.

From owe

Example:The number of bankruptcies receded steadily over the next few years.

Definition:To go back, withdraw or retire; to become less severe, notable, frequent, etc.

From recede