Borrow Synonyms and Antonyms

bŏrō, bôrō
To receive temporarily
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. adopt
  2. loan
  3. pledge
  4. mooch
  5. use
  6. get a loan
  7. accept the loan of
  8. obtain the use of
  9. negotiate a loan for
  10. go into debt
  11. get temporary use of
  12. rent
  13. hire
  14. acquire
  15. obtain
  16. copy
  17. give a note for
  18. raise money
  19. hostage
  20. touch up for
  21. sponge
  22. sponge on
  23. sponge off
  24. hit up for
  25. pawn
  26. bum
  27. beg
  28. pirate
  29. cadge
  30. chisel
  31. plagiarize
  32. scrounge
  33. borrow from Peter to pay Paul
  34. steal
  35. substitute
  36. take over
  37. surety
  38. take
  39. tap
  40. take up
Antonyms:
  1. lend
  2. loan
  3. return
  4. give back
  5. pay
  6. give
To adopt
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. appropriate
  2. assume
  3. make one's own
  4. plagiarize
Antonyms:
  1. give
  2. return

Words Related to Borrow

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Borrow Sentence Examples

  • Sarah, can I borrow your Lexus?

  • I need to borrow Andre.

  • I meant only to borrow them.

  • Can I borrow your cell? she asked.

  • According to E, Moses with Aaron is to demand from Pharaoh the release of Israel, which will be effected in spite of his opposition; in assurance thereof the promise is given that they shall serve God upon this mountain; moreover, the people on their departure are to borrow raiment and jewels from their Egyptian neighbours.

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