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Borrow (Verb)

Meaning 1

Take up and practice as one's own.

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Examples

  • She decided to borrow some techniques from yoga to help with her meditation practice.
  • He often borrows ideas from his favorite books and incorporates them into his own writing style.
  • The artist's unique style can be described as borrowing elements from cubism and surrealism.
  • She borrows the philosophies of her spiritual leader to guide her through difficult times.
  • The pop star's new album heavily borrows from her 80's rock influences.

Synonyms

  • Adopt
  • Take Up
  • Take Over

Hypernyms

  • Accept
  • Have

Meaning 2

Get temporarily; "May I borrow your lawn mower?".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Examples

  • May I borrow your bike for the day.
  • Could I borrow some money from you until the end of the month.
  • Please let me borrow your phone to make an urgent call.
  • Can I borrow your book for a few days if I promise to return it.
  • Would you mind if I borrow your car for the weekend.

Antonyms

  • Lend

Hypernyms

  • Acquire

Related Words

  • Borrower (noun)
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