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creditor

/ˈkredɪtər/ /ˈkredɪtɔr/

Meanings
noun
A person to whom a debt is owed.

Examples :

"My aunt is a creditor because I owe her money for the new bike. "
business finance economy law

Related Words

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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remained verb

/ɹɪˈmeɪnd/

To stay behind while others withdraw; to be left after others have been removed or destroyed; to be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised.

"After the party, only a few close friends remained to help clean up. "

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because adverb

/bɪˈkɒz/ /biˈkɔz/

For the reason (that).

"I went to the park because the weather was nice. "

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credence noun

/ˈkɹiː.dəns/

Acceptance of a belief or claim as true, especially on the basis of evidence.

"Based on the scientific data, I give credence to this hypothesis."

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different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

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believer noun

/bəˈliːvər/ /bɪˈliːvər/

A person who believes; especially regarding religion.

"My grandmother is a strong believer in God and goes to church every Sunday. "

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suspect noun

/ˈsʌs.pɛkt/

A person who is suspected of something, in particular of committing a crime.

"The police arrested the suspect in the school robbery. "

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person noun

/ˈpɜːsən/ /ˈpɝsən/

An individual; usually a human being.

"Each person is unique, both mentally and physically."

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steadfast adjective

/ˈstɛdfæst/

Fixed or unchanging; steady.

"Even when things got difficult, her steadfast dedication to her studies helped her graduate with honors. "

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evidence noun

[ˈɛvəɾəns]

Facts or observations presented in support of an assertion.

"There is no evidence that anyone was here earlier."

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pointed verb

/ˈpɔɪntɪd/

To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.

"The teacher pointed to the map to show the students where the capital city was located. "

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innocence noun

/ˈɪnəsn̩s/

Absence of responsibility for a crime, tort, etc.

"Her attorney managed to convince the jury of her innocence."