borrowing

Definitions

The act of taking something with the intention of returning it after a period of time.

The adoption of words, ideas, or customs from another language or culture.

The process of obtaining money from a lender that must be repaid with interest.

Examples

She is currently borrowing a book from the local library to finish her research project.

The company is considering borrowing money from the bank to expand its operations.

Synonyms

loaning renting leasing appropriating taking copying plagiarizing

Antonyms

lending giving returning donating offering bestowing granting