Meaning of the word borrow in English
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borrow
US /ˈbɑːr.oʊ/
UK /ˈbɑːr.oʊ/
Verb
1.
take and use (something belonging to someone else) with the intention of returning it
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Can I borrow your pen for a moment?
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She had to borrow money from her parents to pay for college.
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2.
take (a word, idea, or method) from another language or source and use it in one's own language or work
Example:
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Many English words are borrowed from French.
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The artist borrowed elements from classical mythology for his new series.
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