bo
rrow
Third Person
borrows
Present Participle
borrowing
Past Tense
borrowed
Past Participle
borrowed
1
to use or take something belonging to someone else, with the idea of returning it
transitive
- Can I borrow your umbrella?It's raining outside, and I left mine at home.
- The company decided to borrow funds from the bank to finance the expansion project.
- He asked to borrow a pen from his classmate during the exam.
- Could I borrow your car for a quick trip to the grocery store?
- Instead of buying a lawnmower, he chose to borrow one from his neighbor for the weekend.
Antonyms:
2
to take or adopt external elements into one's own expression or creation
transitive
- Shakespeare borrowed many plot elements from existing stories for his plays.
- The English language has borrowed numerous words from French, such as "cuisine" and "ballet."
- The artist borrowed techniques from Renaissance painters to create his own style.
- The chef borrowed spices and cooking methods from Indian cuisine to enhance his dishes.
- The composer borrowed melodies and rhythms from traditional folk music for the symphony.