Borrow

usgb/ˈbɔːrəʊ/
verb

To take and use something that belongs to someone else, and return it to them after a period of time.

Can I borrow your umbrella?
Visual representation of "borrow" - to take and use something that belongs to someone else, and return it to them after a period of time
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Temporary Use

Borrowing implies you'll return the item after temporary use without payment.

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I need to borrow your bike for my morning ride.
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Implied Trust

Borrowing involves trust between the lender and the borrower.

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She trusts me enough to borrow her laptop.
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Recipient Initiative

The borrower is usually the one who initiates the action of borrowing.

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Can I borrow your textbook for my revision?
Visual representation of the word "Borrow"

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