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Earned

/ɝnd/

To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work.

📖 Definitions of "Earned"

verb
  1. 1

    To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work.

    "You can have the s'mores: you earned them, clearing the walkway of snow so well."

  2. 2

    To receive payment for work.

    "He earns seven million dollars a year as CEO.  My bank account is only earning one percent interest."

  3. 3

    To receive payment for work.

    "Now that you are earning, you can start paying me rent."

  4. 4

    To cause (someone) to receive payment or reward.

    "My CD earns me six percent!"

verb
  1. 1

    To curdle, as milk.

verb
  1. 1

    To long; to yearn.

  2. 2

    To grieve.

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