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earning

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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Related words

take in(English)bring in(English)gain(English)make(English)realize(English)pull in(English)clear(English)garner(English)honors(English)nickname(English)livelihood(English)berth(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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