Synonyms for

Borrower

Verb / ˈbɑ:rəʊɜ: / Another word for borrower — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Someone who borrows something, especially money.

Synonyms & similar words

lender debtor taker receiver user client customer applicant petitioner applicant seeker supplicant recipient patron consumer purchaser shopper investor lender creditor loanee

Synonyms by register

Formal

debtor obligor

Informal

taker recipient

Antonyms

lender creditor giver provider donor

Common collocations

  • a borrower of money
  • a borrower of books
  • the borrower's name
  • the borrower's address
  • the borrower's responsibility
  • the borrower's agreement
  • the borrower defaults

Word family

noun borrower
verb borrow
adjective borrowed

Usage note

A borrower is someone who receives something with the intention of returning it. It is often used in financial contexts, but can also refer to someone borrowing items like books.

Example sentences

  1. The borrower asked for a loan from the bank.
  2. I am the borrower of my friend's book.
  3. The borrower paid back the money on time.
  4. The borrower was happy to receive the funds.
  5. The borrower signed the agreement before getting the money.

Quotes

  • The borrower is a slave to the lender. - Proverbs 22:7
  • A borrower nor a lender be, for loan oft loses both itself and friend. - William Shakespeare
  • Never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given birth. - Erma Bombeck

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