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Borrows

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

Definition

To take and use something that belongs to someone else temporarily

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. He borrows his sister's bicycle to go to school.
  2. She borrows her friend's pen to write a note.
  3. I borrow my neighbor's lawnmower to mow the lawn.
  4. They borrow money from the bank to buy a car.
  5. We borrow a ladder from our uncle to paint the house.

Quotes

  • A good book is a friend that never borrows money and never criticizes. - Thomas Carlyle
  • The man who borrows trouble may not always repay the loan. - Robert Graves
  • He who borrows sells his freedom. - George Herbert

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