Choose the word that is most opposite in meaning to “borrow”.

Explanation:

The word “Borrow” means to take something from someone temporarily with the intention of returning it.

👉 The opposite of borrow is lend, which means to give something to someone temporarily expecting it back later.

Example:

• Can I borrow your pen? ✏️ (take temporarily)
• I can lend you my pen. ✏️ (give temporarily)

So:

Borrow ↔ Lend

❌ Entrust = to give responsibility or trust to someone
❌ Usurp = to take power illegally
❌ Appropriate = to take for one's own use

Extra Facts:

Synonyms of Borrow:

• Take temporarily
• Use for a time
• Obtain on loan

Antonyms of Borrow:

• Lend
• Give
• Provide

Common Confusion:

Many students confuse borrow and lend:

• Borrow → Take
• Lend → Give