Synonyms of borrowed

borrowed 1 of 2

adjective

as in assumed

Related Words

• assumed
• worn
• secondhand
• old
• hand-me-down
• reach-me-down
• pre-owned

Dissimilar Words

• unused
• new
• customized
• custom
• tailored
• brand-new
• custom-made
• bespoke
• tailor-made

borrowed

2 of 2

verb

past tense of borrow

as in adopted

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

• adopted
• embraced
• espoused
• assimilated
• cultivated
• used
• followed
• copied
• took up
• took on
• utilized
• appropriated
• imitated
• incorporated
• picked up on
• usurped
• absorbed
• quoted
• cherished
• took over
• treasured
• honored
• prized
• domesticated
• naturalized
• assumed
• raised
• heeded
• pretended
• fostered
• affected
• brought up
• nurtured
• arrogated
• simulated
• put on
• reared

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• abandoned
• relinquished
• surrendered
• gave up
• forsook
• disowned
• rejected
• renounced
• abjured
• repudiated
• discarded
• spurned
• jettisoned
• junked
• abnegated
• threw away
• threw out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of borrowed

Verb

Housing wealth is a large part of that disconnect as decades of appreciation left many older homeowners sitting on valuable properties without the home equity itself materializing as income, unless it’s sold or borrowed against. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

Abdeen guessed that they were drawn to the familiar symbols that the Masons borrowed from what the French had dubbed the Orient, such as the tarboosh, a brimless and tasselled hat. — Rozina Ali, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026

This debt total reflects decades of fiscal stress and represents money the federal government has borrowed, much of it through Treasury securities. — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Most of the funds would be borrowed, with about $10 billion coming through general obligation bonds that would be repaid over time by California taxpayers. — Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

The unique build revitalizes the first hypercar of Bugatti’s modern era with details borrowed from its successors, the Chiron and, yes, the Tourbillon. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026

Bill Rasmussen, a onetime sportscaster for a Massachusetts TV station who borrowed $9,000 on his credit card on the way to launching the sports behemoth ESPN, died Tuesday. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026

When Liverpool borrowed him from Paris Saint-Germain in December 2001 following the departure of fan-favourite striker Robbie Fowler, there were questions about his character and attitude after previous spells at Arsenal and Real Madrid. — Gregg Evans, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Companies that have borrowed from private-credit firms are increasingly deferring cash interest, a potential sign of weakness in a corner of the economy that’s drawn warnings of a crunch. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 6 Aug. 2026