borrow from

Frequency: 9.085.1 per million words

Indicates the source from which money, things, or ideas are borrowed.

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Examples (10)

  • She borrowed some money from her mother.
  • His designs borrow freely from the architecture of ancient Egypt.
  • I need to borrow a cup of sugar from my neighbor.
  • The author has clearly borrowed themes from classic literature.
  • Borrowing from other cultures can enrich our own traditions.
  • Can I borrow a pen from you for a moment?
  • The company had to borrow heavily from the bank to finance its expansion.
  • Many English words were borrowed from French after the Norman Conquest.
  • If you need to borrow a book, you can get one from the library.
  • He is always borrowing tools from me and never returning them.