earn

noun

A river in Perth and Kinross council area, Scotland, which flows into the tidal River Tay.

Alternative form of erne [A sea eagle (Haliaeetus), especially the white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla)]

Initialism of European Academic and Research Network: a former computer network connecting universities and research institutions across Europe.

verb

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

(transitive) 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).

(intransitive) To receive payment for work.

(transitive) To cause (someone) to receive payment or reward.

(transitive) To achieve by being worthy of.

(transitive, archaic) To curdle (milk), especially in the cheesemaking process.

(intransitive, obsolete) Of milk: to curdle, especially in the cheesemaking process.

(transitive, obsolete) To strongly long or yearn (for something or to do something).

(intransitive, obsolete) To grieve.

Synonyms for earn

gainn winv deservev obtainv attainv makev meritn receivev acquirev getv reapv

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