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
Hypernyms
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.