pawn
verb/pɔn/
Frequency rank: #7,406 most common English word
Meaning
To deposit an object with a pawnbroker in exchange for money, with the option to reclaim it later.
Example sentence
He decided to pawn his watch at the local shop to raise money for rent.
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