Borrow
/ˈbɒroʊ/
Definitions
- (v.) To take temporarily and with the intention of returning, especially money or property, under agreed terms.
The company borrowed funds to expand its operations.
- (n.) An act of taking something temporarily with the promise to return it, often documented in a contract.
The loan constituted a legal borrowing by the individual.
Forms
- borrows
- borrowing
- borrowed
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Commentary
In legal contexts, borrowing typically involves formal agreements and conditions for repayment, distinguishing it from informal use.
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