earn
Translation
to earn, to gain, to deserve
Examples
I earn money by working.
I earn money by working.
He earned their respect.
He earned their respect.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to get (sth.) in return for labour or services She earns a good salary.
((sb.)) ((sth.)) to bring (sb.) (sth.) as a result His work earned him a promotion.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gain, make, get, deserve; Antonyms: lose, spend
Etymology
From Old English 'earnian', meaning 'to labour for, deserve'.
Memory Tips
Imagine an 'urn' full of money that you 'earn'.