borrow
verb (used with object)
to take or obtain with the promise to return the same or an equivalent.
borrower
-
a word derived from
borrow.
Example Sentences
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A lifetime limit also caps federal loans at $257,500 for a borrower, including for undergraduate studies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 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
She submitted complaints about the issue, according to the suit, to the Better Business Bureau, her congressperson and the FSA’s ombudsman’s office, which is tasked with handling borrower complaints.
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 file was thin because the borrower hadn’t done much borrowing.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
