Synonyms for
Born
Definition
The past participle of 'bear', meaning to be brought into existence or to come into existence.
Synonyms & similar words
have
stand
behave
yield
innate
assume
turnout
acquit
givebirth
natural
stomach
putup
deliver
brook
pay
haveabunintheoven
unborn
deport
suffer
digest
abide
gestate
birth
hold
expect
delivered
produced
created
beget
conceived
generated
spawned
hatched
originated
started
commenced
established
instituted
founded
initiated
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- born and bred
- born to
- born again
- born free
- born yesterday
- born into
- born with
Word family
Usage note
The adjective 'born' is typically used to describe the moment of birth or a natural talent. It is often confused with the past participle 'borne' which relates to carrying or enduring.
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Example sentences
- I was born in the United States.
- My sister was born in Spain.
- The baby was born weighing 8 pounds.
- She was born into a wealthy family.
- The idea was born out of frustration.
Quotes
A person is born with feelings of envy and hate. If he gives way to them, they will lead him to violence and crime, and any sense of loyalty and good faith will be abandoned. - Xun Zi
“We are all born originals – why is it so many of us die copies?” - Edward Young
“Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.” - John Wayne