borrow
verb (used with object)
to take or obtain with the promise to return the same or an equivalent.
borrows
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present tense formof borrow (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Italy, despite its much larger debt, now borrows at cheaper rates than France.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
Scott’s version of“The Dog Stars” borrows its title, premise and a handful of proper names.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
His prudent approach is to avoid a single grand plan and embrace a multifaceted strategy that borrows pertinent insights from a variety of approaches.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
The council borrows money to pay for capital projects, with its borrowing limit currently standing at £1.6 billion.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
He borrows money from Gorlitz to go back and see him.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
