ein|heimsen
Translation
to garner, to rake in, to reap, to pocket
Examples
Der Film hat viele Preise eingeheimst.
The film garnered many awards.
Sie heimste für ihre Rede viel Beifall ein.
She garnered a lot of applause for her speech.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) einheimsen to garner sth. The film garnered many awards.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ernten, gewinnen, bekommen
Etymology
Composed of 'ein-' (in) and 'heimsen' (related to Heim, home). The literal sense is 'to bring home', as in gathering a harvest.
Memory Tips
Picture yourself bringing 'in' ('ein-') your winnings to your 'home' (Heim). You're raking in the rewards.