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earned

/ɝnd/ · verb

Meaning

  1. To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work.
  2. To receive payment for work.
  3. To receive payment for work.
  4. To cause (someone) to receive payment or reward.
  5. To achieve by being worthy of.
  6. To curdle, as milk.
  7. To long; to yearn.
  8. To grieve.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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