earn
Translation
to earn, to make, to gain
Examples
She earns a good salary.
She earns a good salary.
He earned their respect.
He earned their respect.
The company earned a profit last year.
The company earned a profit last year.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to receive (sth., especially money) in return for work She earns a good salary.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gain, make, get, acquire, deserve
Etymology
From Old English 'earnian', meaning 'to gain, reap a reward for labor'.
Memory Tips
It sounds a bit like 'yearn'. You might 'yearn' to 'earn' more money or respect.