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Meaning of earn
earn
Pronunciation: (ûrn), [key]
— v.t.
- to gain or get in return for one's labor or service: to earn one's living.
- to merit as compensation, as for service; deserve: to receive more than one has earned.
- to acquire through merit: to earn a reputation for honesty.
- to gain as due return or profit: Savings accounts earn interest.
- to bring about or cause deservedly: His fair dealing earned our confidence.
- to gain income: securities that earn on a quarterly basis.
earn
Pronunciation: (ûrn), [key]
— v.i. Obs.
- to grieve.
See also:
- earn (Thesaurus)