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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Recent Examples of borrow
Lower interest rates make borrowing money cheaper to buy things or invest, which boosts economic activity.
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Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
The federal government borrowed $1.1 trillion during the first five months of Fiscal Year 2025, including $308 billion in February alone.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
This last character borrows from the real Jesse Jackson, Jr., who pleaded guilty to fraud.
—Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2025
More orthogonal in spirit, the sister’s side features a central staircase and internal windows so that the primary suite overlooks the kitchen and dining area, borrowing light from the rear façade.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 18 Mar. 2025
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Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
The federal government borrowed $1.1 trillion during the first five months of Fiscal Year 2025, including $308 billion in February alone.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
This last character borrows from the real Jesse Jackson, Jr., who pleaded guilty to fraud.
—Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2025
More orthogonal in spirit, the sister’s side features a central staircase and internal windows so that the primary suite overlooks the kitchen and dining area, borrowing light from the rear façade.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 18 Mar. 2025
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“Borrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/borrow. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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