earned; earning; earns
1
a
: to receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered
b
: to bring in by way of return
bonds earning 10 percent interest
2
a
: to come to be duly worthy of or entitled or suited to
she earned a promotion
b
: to make worthy of or obtain for
the suggestion earned him a promotion
earner
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Verb (1)
during my teen years I earned pocket money by mowing lawns
you've earned the afternoon off after all that hard work
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Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
While earning millions for his work on environmental conservation, Kennedy simultaneously received tens of thousands of dollars from Arctic Royalty, an oil and gas rights leasing company.
—Robert Schmad, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Dec. 2024
Beyoncé’s recent albums weren’t the only pieces of work to earn her new certifications.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
In 2017, the NFL launched its International Player Pathway (IPP) program that seeks out top talent from overseas to provide them with the opportunity to develop their skills and eventually earn a spot on the league's roster.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
While earning millions for his work on environmental conservation, Kennedy simultaneously received tens of thousands of dollars from Arctic Royalty, an oil and gas rights leasing company.
—Robert Schmad, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Dec. 2024
Beyoncé’s recent albums weren’t the only pieces of work to earn her new certifications.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
In 2017, the NFL launched its International Player Pathway (IPP) program that seeks out top talent from overseas to provide them with the opportunity to develop their skills and eventually earn a spot on the league's roster.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Earn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earn. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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