Synonyms of borrow

borrow

verb

ˈbär-(ˌ)ō 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• adopt
• embrace
• take up
• cultivate
• use
• assimilate
• take on
• utilize
• follow
• copy
• imitate
• incorporate
• pick up on
• espouse
• absorb
• quote
• usurp
• appropriate
• treasure
• honor
• cherish
• raise
• heed
• take over
• domesticate
• prize
• pretend
• assume
• affect
• naturalize
• arrogate
• simulate
• foster
• nurture
• put on
• bring up
• rear

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• abandon
• relinquish
• forsake
• give up
• surrender
• reject
• disown
• renounce
• repudiate
• abjure
• spurn
• discard
• throw away
• jettison
• throw out
• abnegate
• junk

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of borrow

Earlier this month, Nvidia announced a partnership with a group of Wall Street firms to allow its customers to borrow money to buy its products for their AI infrastructure. — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026

Banta highlights quiet, clean, and slightly oversized silhouettes borrowed from streetwear and skate culture as a key trend. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026

All-night Monday happy hour, a concept borrowed from Café Trio, will continue. — Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026

But there are few viable and affordable ways to borrow, especially for that latter amount. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026