Born / Borne
Different formsBorn relates to birth or origin; borne is the past participle of bear when something is carried, supported or accepted.
Born
Use when
You refer to birth, origin or something coming into existence.
Example
“The initiative was born out of feedback from frontline officers.”
Borne
Use when
You use the past participle of bear for a cost, risk, responsibility or burden that is carried or accepted.
Example
“Any additional implementation cost will be borne by the vendor.”
Quick check
cost will be born by, risk is born by, expenses born by the agency
Usage note
Bear has two past participles. Born is used mainly for birth and figurative origin; borne is used for other senses, including costs, risks and responsibilities.