ben- root words — words with the ben- root

The root ben- comes from Latin debeo, meaning owe. 5 words in Dendril are built from it, including endeavor, indebted, indebtedness, debenture, debentures. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the ben- root

Explore words with ben- — words containing the ben- root and sharing its sense of "owe". Examples include endeavor, indebted, indebtedness, debenture, debentures. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does ben- mean?

The ben- root means owe, from Latin debeo. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.