To borrow
Example: He borrows money from a friend to pay expenses
Definition
"To borrow" means to take something, especially money or an object, from someone with the intention of returning it after a certain period. For example, when he borrows money from a friend, he plans to pay it back later.
Etymology
The word "to borrow" originates from Old English 'borgian' meaning 'to lend, pledge, or give as security.' It is related to the Germanic roots of lending and borrowing. Did you know? The idea of borrowing implies trust between lender and borrower, a concept that has been part of human interaction for centuries.
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"To borrow" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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