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What is another word for Borrow? – 162 Borrow Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

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    Meaning of Borrow

    The primary meaning of the word "borrow" is to take or receive something temporarily from someone, with the intention of returning it.

    Definitions

    • To take and use something that belongs to someone else, with the intention of returning it
    • To use or take an idea, style, or technique from someone or something else
    • To receive or take a loan of money from someone or a financial institution

    Etymology of Borrow

    The word "borrow" comes from Old English "borgan" which means to lend or provide security, and "borian" which means to be surety for someone
    The word has its roots in the Proto-Germanic word "borjan" and the Proto-Indo-European root "bher-" which means to carry or bear
    Historically, the word "borrow" initially meant to lend, but its meaning shifted to mean taking a loan or receiving something temporarily

    Example Uses

    • I need to borrow some money from the bank to buy a new car
    • She likes to borrow clothes from her friends for special occasions
    • The company will borrow ideas from other successful businesses to improve their marketing strategy

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    lend give offer provide supply bestow grant donate contribute volunteer relinquish surrender yield return restore repay reimburse refund disburse expend pay settle compensate remit render