borrow | Definition of borrow

Synonyms and Antonyms of borrow

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 of borrow

adopt, embrace, espouse, take on, take up

Words Related to borrow

domesticate, naturalize

appropriate, arrogate, take over, usurp

absorb, assimilate, incorporate, quote

cherish, prize, treasure

cultivate, follow, heed, honor

bring up, foster, nurture, raise, rear

affect, assume, copy, imitate, pretend, put on, simulate

Phrases Synonymous with borrow

Near Antonyms of borrow

abandon, forsake, give up, relinquish, surrender

abjure, abnegate, disown

reject, renounce, repudiate, spurn

discard, jettison, junk, throw away, throw out