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earn
/ɜːn/
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."
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