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Synonyms of earn

14 similar words

Another word for earn is get. Other synonyms of earn are merit, win and make.

Synonyms and similar words for earn

verbTo gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work.

  • deserveTo earn, win.
  • meritTo deserve, to earn.
  • garnerTo earn; to get; to accumulate or acquire (attitudes, reputations, or actions from others) by some effort or due to...
  • win

verbTo receive payment for work.

verbTo cause (someone) to receive payment or reward.

verbTo curdle (milk), especially in the cheesemaking process.

  • run
  • yearn ScotlandTo have a strong desire or longing (for something or to do something).

Meaning of earn

  1. verb To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work.
  2. verb To receive payment for work or for a role or position held (regardless of whether effort was applied or whether the remuneration is deserved or commensurate).
  3. verb To receive payment for work.

Full definition of earn

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Questions about synonyms of earn

What is another word for earn?
Earn has 14 synonyms on Word.ws, such as get, merit, win and make.
What does earn mean?
Earn means to gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work.

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