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I owe him vs I owe him for

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I owe him' is used when stating a debt or obligation without specifying what is owed, while 'I owe him for' is used when specifying the reason or cause of the debt or obligation.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 1094 views

I owe him

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when stating a debt or obligation without specifying what is owed.

This phrase is used to indicate that you have a debt or obligation to someone without mentioning the specific reason or cause.

Examples:

I owe him a favor.
I owe him money.
I owe him an apology.

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1. to be under obligation to pay or repay, or to render: I owe him a dollar. She owes me an apology. 2. to be in debt to. 3. to be indebted or beholden for: to owe ...
I owe everything to him. owe somebody something I owe him everything. I knew that I owed the surgeon my life. 4owe allegiance/loyalty/obedience (to ...
The reason he feels I owe him is because my father was the one that paid for his ticket and not me. But then wouldn't it make sense for him to pay my father back ...
Mar 30, 2015 ... "I owe him a lot." Obama was undoubtedly referring to Kennedy's early endorsement for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2008 over ...

Alternatives:

I am indebted to him.
I am obligated to him.
I am in debt to him.

I owe him for

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when specifying the reason or cause of the debt or obligation.

This phrase is used to indicate that you have a debt or obligation to someone and specify the reason or cause of it.

Examples:

I owe him for the help he gave me.
I owe him for the book he lent me.
I owe him for the work he did.

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I owe him for both my vigorous love of Boston sports and fire to work hard with hopes of experiencing professional success for both personal fulfillment and the ...
He doesn't have to pay $500, because he's my dad, and I'm told I owe him for my being alive, or something. Those two of you who ordered the cameos in future ...
I guess I owe him for that." Storey added that like the other nine finalists, Booth is very deserving of the honor. "Scott is a really good guy and he's really helpful to ...
Good price as well, My friend Arty S. turned us on to Sporkables and I owe him for the tip. - Laxagent and Twig "I bought several Sporkables to try before this ...

Alternatives:

I am indebted to him for.
I am obligated to him for.
I am in debt to him for.

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