EARNS
/ɜːnz/
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Scrabble
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WWF
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Definition
/ɜːnz/
verb
- To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work.“You can have the s'mores: you earned them, clearing the walkway of snow so well.”
- To receive payment for work.“He earns seven million dollars a year as CEO. My bank account is only earning one percent interest.”
- To receive payment for work.“Now that you are earning, you can start paying me rent.”
- To cause (someone) to receive payment or reward.“My CD earns me six percent!”
- To achieve by being worthy of.“to earn a spot in the top 20”
verb
- To curdle, as milk.
verb
- To long; to yearn.
- To grieve.
Source: Wiktionary
