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borrow in Arabic

اِسْتَعَارَ istaʕāra

UK/ˈbɒɹəʊ/

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borrow in Arabic: اِسْتَعَارَ (istaʕāra). In English, borrow means to receive (something) from somebody temporarily, expecting to return it.

Arabic words for borrow

receive temporarily
اِسْتَعَارَ istaʕāra

English meaning of borrow

  1. verb To receive (something) from somebody temporarily, expecting to return it.
  2. verb To receive money from a bank or other lender under the agreement that the lender will be paid back over time.
  3. verb To adopt (an idea) as one's own.
  4. verb To adopt a word from another language.

Full definition of borrow

borrow in a sentence

  • to borrow the style, manner, or opinions of another
  • Can I borrow a sheet of paper?
  • John, can I borrow you for a second? I need your help with the copier.

Synonyms of borrow

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Questions about borrow in Arabic

What is the meaning of borrow in Arabic?
Borrow in Arabic is اِسْتَعَارَ (istaʕāra).
ما معنى كلمة borrow؟
Borrow: اِسْتَعَارَ (istaʕāra).
What does borrow mean in English?
Borrow means to receive (something) from somebody temporarily, expecting to return it.

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