Borrows

/ˈbɑːroʊz/ verb

Definition

Takes something temporarily with the intention of returning it, or uses an idea or word from another source.

Etymology

From Old English 'borgian' meaning 'to pledge or pawn.' Originally related to giving something as security, evolved to mean temporarily taking something.

Kelly Says

Languages constantly borrow words from each other—English borrowed 'robot' from Czech and 'tsunami' from Japanese, making every language a cultural mixing pot!

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