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to borrow; to rent; to hire; to make use of (another's help, wisdom, etc.)

Meaning

  1. v1vt
    to borrow
  2. v1vt
    to rent; to hire
  3. v1vt
    to make use of (another's help, wisdom, etc.); to obtain; to receive
  4. v1vt
    to use (for another purpose); to put to a different use

Example sentences

  • I made sure that children who'd forgotten their red pencil came to borrow one.

  • May I use your ink pad?

  • Paul, we can borrow up to 8 books.