Born

/bɔrn/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To come into existence as a result of birth.

She was born in a small town in Ohio.

To be born with a particular quality, characteristic, or condition.

He was born with a natural talent for music.

To originate or develop from.

The idea was born out of necessity.

Middle English, from Old English 'bernan', meaning to bear, carry.

born to be wild

destined to live freely and without care.

born with a silver spoon

born into a wealthy family.

born and raised

indicating one's place of upbringing.

birth

The act of being born; the process of coming into life.

bear

To give birth to; to produce.

neonate

A newborn baby.

Born again

He's like a born again Christian after his life changes.

Born with it

She's a talented musician; she was born with it.