borrow synonyms

borrow

v.

  1. To receive temporarily

    accept the loan of, obtain the use of, negotiate a loan for, get a loan, go into debt, get temporary use of, use, pledge, rent, hire, acquire, obtain, give a note for, raise money, touch up for*, sponge*, sponge on, sponge off*, hit up for*, bum*, beg*, cadge*, chisel*, mooch*, scrounge*, borrow from Peter to pay Paul*.

    Antonyms lend*, loan*, give back. *

  2. To adopt

    appropriate, assume, make one's own, plagiarize; see adopt 2.

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