Borrower Synonyms, Borrower Antonyms

borrow O.E. borgian "to lend, be surety for," from P.Gmc. *borg "pledge," from PIE *bhergh- "to hide, protect" (see bury). Sense shifted in O.E. to "borrow," apparently on the notion of collateral deposited as security for something borrowed. Cf. O.E. borg "pledge, security, bail, debt," O.N. borga "to become bail for, guarantee," M.Du. borghen "to protect, guarantee," O.H.G. boragen "to beware of," Ger. borgen "to borrow; to lend."

Example Sentences for borrower

It used formerly to be more a case of the standing of the borrower.

For many years we must be a borrower in the markets of the world.

The operation was a hazardous one for the lender as well as for the borrower.

That is true; but it will be worn out by the hand and for the profit of the borrower.