as in to adopt
to take for one's own use (something originated by another)
borrowed the basic plot from a book of tales, but put her personal stamp on the story
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These track pants borrow from both soccer and track traditions, are made from recycled material, and come in a plethora of colors.
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Matthew Medendorp, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2025
The woman turned to Reddit for outside opinions, revealing that her 35-year-old sister borrowed $5,000 last year during a financial struggle, promising to repay the amount within six months.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
Remember that rates could rise one day When borrowing equity nowadays, HELOCs get most of the action.
—Nerdwallet, Twin Cities, 27 Jan. 2025
Guests who lost their homes borrowed suits and shoes for the couple’s wedding.
—Tammy Lagorce, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
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Matthew Medendorp, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2025
The woman turned to Reddit for outside opinions, revealing that her 35-year-old sister borrowed $5,000 last year during a financial struggle, promising to repay the amount within six months.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
Remember that rates could rise one day When borrowing equity nowadays, HELOCs get most of the action.
—Nerdwallet, Twin Cities, 27 Jan. 2025
Guests who lost their homes borrowed suits and shoes for the couple’s wedding.
—Tammy Lagorce, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Borrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/borrow. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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