earn

Definition

  • verb: to get (money, a salary, etc.) for work that you have done
  • verb: to receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered
  • synonyms: acquire, attain, bag

Examples

  • She's just trying to 'earn a living'. [=to earn the money needed for food, clothing, etc.]

  • He will do anything to 'earn his keep'. [=to earn what is needed to support himself]

  • He 'earned/won his spurs' by doubling the company's profits in the past year.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,Now, while you're here, your house\Nwill be like your family. Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,Your triumphs will earn you points. Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,Any rule-breaking,\Nand you will lose points. (..)
    2001 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone