borne

¹ American  

[bawrn, bohrn] / bɔrn, boʊrn /

verb

1. a past participle of bear.

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borne ² American  

[bohrn, bawrn] / boʊrn, bɔrn /

noun

1. a circular sofa having a conical or cylindrical back piece at the center.

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borne British  

/ bɔːn /

verb

1. for all active uses of the verb, the past participle of bear 1

2. for all passive uses of the verb except sense 4 unless followed by by, the past participle of bear 1

3. (of a fact) to be realized by (someone)

   it was borne in on us how close we had been to disaster

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Etymology

Origin of borne

< French: pillar; bourn ²

Example Sentences

The prime minister's words yesterday are borne of a confluence of economics, politics and geopolitics as the UK starts a year that will mark the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum.

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He said the name change was borne out of a desire to re-establish his own identity.

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So far, it has been the Ukrainian leader who has borne the brunt of his pressure, irritation and anger.

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It seems to be borne out by the fact that since the 12-day war with Israel in June, as well as major setbacks for Iran's proxy forces across the region, there's been another big surge.

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After suggestions Australia had a team past its best, or the results of the first two Tests were borne of England errors, this was confirmation the home side are simply far superior.

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