borrow
verb (used with object)
to take or obtain with the promise to return the same or an equivalent.
borrower
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a word derived from
borrow.
Example Sentences
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The rate includes delinquent loans and likely borrower defaults.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 3, 2026
Toward the end the Obama administration, thousands of borrowers had their debt discharged through this process, known as borrower defense.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
But these loans tend to charge higher rates, aren't available for all types of property or borrower, and come with risks customers should be aware of.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
The lien generally doesn’t have to be repaid until the borrower sells the property, refinances the mortgage or otherwise triggers repayment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Hugo was a great borrower of books, and worse than usual at returning them.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
