pawn

verb/pɔn/

Frequency rank: #7,406 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

To deposit an object with a pawnbroker in exchange for money, with the option to reclaim it later.

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Example sentence

He decided to pawn his watch at the local shop to raise money for rent.

Synonyms & related words

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