Earn
verb
To get money for work that you do.
She earns a lot of money from her job.
Often appears as...
- earn money
- earn a living
verb
To receive something wanted or beneficial due to actions or qualities.
He has earned the respect of his colleagues.
Often appears as...
- earn respect
- earn admiration
verb
To make a profit or income from an investment, savings etc.
This account earns you interest every month.
Often appears as...
- earn interest
- earn profit
Usage tips
Financial
verb
To deserve something because of your actions, behaviour or qualities.
You’ve earned a break after all your hard work.
Often appears as...
- earn a break
- earn a reward
verb
To fetch a particular amount when sold.
The painting earned him $2 million at the auction.
Often appears as...
- earn a sum
- earn a fortune
verb
To get money for work that you do.
She earns a lot of money from her job.
Often appears as...
- earn money
- earn a living
verb
To receive something wanted or beneficial due to actions or qualities.
He has earned the respect of his colleagues.
Often appears as...
- earn respect
- earn admiration
verb
To make a profit or income from an investment, savings etc.
This account earns you interest every month.
Often appears as...
- earn interest
- earn profit
Usage tips
Financial
verb
To deserve something because of your actions, behaviour or qualities.
You’ve earned a break after all your hard work.
Often appears as...
- earn a break
- earn a reward
verb
To fetch a particular amount when sold.
The painting earned him $2 million at the auction.
Often appears as...
- earn a sum
- earn a fortune
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Pro Tip 1/2Not All Work
Earn does not apply to all activities; some jobs or tasks don't pay, like volunteering.
She volunteers at the library but doesn't earn money there.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Instant
'Earn' suggests obtaining money over time, not immediately.
He will earn a bonus at year-end for his sales.
Pro Tip 1/2Not All Work
Earn does not apply to all activities; some jobs or tasks don't pay, like volunteering.
She volunteers at the library but doesn't earn money there.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Instant
'Earn' suggests obtaining money over time, not immediately.
He will earn a bonus at year-end for his sales.
Pro Tip 1/2Not All Work
Earn does not apply to all activities; some jobs or tasks don't pay, like volunteering.
She volunteers at the library but doesn't earn money there.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Instant
'Earn' suggests obtaining money over time, not immediately.
He will earn a bonus at year-end for his sales.
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My journey from Marine...
and the respect you had earned. In the civilian world there's no rank. Here you're just another body, and I felt like I constantly had to prove my worth all over again. And the respect civilians were giving me while I was in uniform didn't exist when I was out of it. There didn't seem to be a a sense of community,
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The myth behind the...
would earn a spot on the zodiac calendar in the order they arrived. The rat rose with the sun to get an early start, but on the way to the river, he met the horse, the tiger, and the ox. Because the rat was small and couldn't swim very well, he asked the bigger animals for help. While the tiger and horse refused,
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Chris Burkard: The joy...
because all of a sudden in that moment, it was something I was forced to earn. And I realized, all this shivering had actually taught me In life, there are no shortcuts to joy. Anything that is worth pursuing is going to require us to suffer just a little bit,
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How Tough is the African...
same personality traits that earned them that reputation of being ill-tempered bad-natured dangerous animals are the same traits that mean they are also unbelievably resilient animals the number of times i've either seen first-hand or natural history films
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Snow Leopards: Ghosts in...
leopards have earned the reputation of being the phantom of the mountains and i learned how camera traps and skilled wildlife rangers have become the eyes and ears of snow leopard conservation it's like a ghost of the mountains i
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Why We Need To Talk Shit...
have a dignified space to cater for their needs they don't have to miss school anymore and we've also created hundreds of jobs filled by young people like our teammate Brenda who earns a good income it supports her family and
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Adorable Baby Animal...
that they can die they can die just from so much stress yes they need protection they need care they need love and this is what we provide to them edwin and his team have to become their family and earn their trust
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Feeding Baby Orphaned...
that they can die they can die just from so much stress yes they need protection they need care they need love and this is what we provide to them edwin and his team have to become their family and earn their trust
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BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
orangutan may have machine-like stamina but it's the astonishing and versatile mind of the real orangutan that's one the day she certainly earned her rest to help her in her quest she's equipped
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Leopard Hunts an Impala...
Sheer will earns this humble-born her wealth.
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My journey from Marine...
and the respect you had earned. In the civilian world there's no rank. Here you're just another body, and I felt like I constantly had to prove my worth all over again. And the respect civilians were giving me while I was in uniform didn't exist when I was out of it. There didn't seem to be a a sense of community,
Video examples
The myth behind the...
would earn a spot on the zodiac calendar in the order they arrived. The rat rose with the sun to get an early start, but on the way to the river, he met the horse, the tiger, and the ox. Because the rat was small and couldn't swim very well, he asked the bigger animals for help. While the tiger and horse refused,
Video examples
Chris Burkard: The joy...
because all of a sudden in that moment, it was something I was forced to earn. And I realized, all this shivering had actually taught me In life, there are no shortcuts to joy. Anything that is worth pursuing is going to require us to suffer just a little bit,
Video examples
How Tough is the African...
same personality traits that earned them that reputation of being ill-tempered bad-natured dangerous animals are the same traits that mean they are also unbelievably resilient animals the number of times i've either seen first-hand or natural history films
Video examples
Snow Leopards: Ghosts in...
leopards have earned the reputation of being the phantom of the mountains and i learned how camera traps and skilled wildlife rangers have become the eyes and ears of snow leopard conservation it's like a ghost of the mountains i
Video examples
Why We Need To Talk Shit...
have a dignified space to cater for their needs they don't have to miss school anymore and we've also created hundreds of jobs filled by young people like our teammate Brenda who earns a good income it supports her family and
Video examples
Adorable Baby Animal...
that they can die they can die just from so much stress yes they need protection they need care they need love and this is what we provide to them edwin and his team have to become their family and earn their trust
Video examples
Feeding Baby Orphaned...
that they can die they can die just from so much stress yes they need protection they need care they need love and this is what we provide to them edwin and his team have to become their family and earn their trust
Video examples
BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
orangutan may have machine-like stamina but it's the astonishing and versatile mind of the real orangutan that's one the day she certainly earned her rest to help her in her quest she's equipped
Video examples
Leopard Hunts an Impala...
Sheer will earns this humble-born her wealth.
Example 1 of 10
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Dolly Parton
American Singer
If people work for me over the years, I expect them to be paid what they're owed, but I don't expect them to be paid more than they earn.
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
German Writer
He only earns his freedom and his life Who takes them every day by storm.
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Felipe VI of Spain
Spanish Royalty
The crown must constantly earn citizens' appreciation, respect and trust.
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Sophia Amoruso
American Businesswoman
The best wisdom is earned through experience, particularly mistakes.
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Shakira
Musician
In this life, to earn your place you have to fight for it.
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Raj Kundra
I can earn money any time but I shouldn't lose my respect.
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Stellan Skarsgard
Swedish Actor
The only respect you should have is the one you earn.
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Tiger Woods
American Golfer
I will have to earn trust and respect from my kids.
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Rabindranath Tagore
Indian Poet
Life is given to us, we earn it by giving it.
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Zion Williamson
American Basketball Player
I feel I have to earn everybody's respect.
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Dolly Parton
American Singer
If people work for me over the years, I expect them to be paid what they're owed, but I don't expect them to be paid more than they earn.
Quote examples
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
German Writer
He only earns his freedom and his life Who takes them every day by storm.
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Felipe VI of Spain
Spanish Royalty
The crown must constantly earn citizens' appreciation, respect and trust.
Quote examples
Sophia Amoruso
American Businesswoman
The best wisdom is earned through experience, particularly mistakes.
Quote examples
Shakira
Musician
In this life, to earn your place you have to fight for it.
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Raj Kundra
I can earn money any time but I shouldn't lose my respect.
Quote examples
Stellan Skarsgard
Swedish Actor
The only respect you should have is the one you earn.
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Tiger Woods
American Golfer
I will have to earn trust and respect from my kids.
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Rabindranath Tagore
Indian Poet
Life is given to us, we earn it by giving it.
Quote examples
Zion Williamson
American Basketball Player
I feel I have to earn everybody's respect.
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