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How to say: borrowing

Spelling: Borrowing Syllables  borrowing
US accent
/bˈɑːɹoʊɪŋ/
UK accent
/bˈɒɹəʊɪŋ/
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Definition

Definition — the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source

e.g. “the borrowing of ancient motifs was very apparent”

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