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earn (EN)
verb

verb “earn”

infinitive earn; he earns; past tense earned; past part. earned; ger. earning
  1. to receive money as payment for work or services
    She earns a good salary working as a software engineer.
  2. to gain (respect, praise, or a reward) through effort or good behavior
    He earned a reputation of a hard-working man.
  3. (of money) to produce income or interest
    The money in your bank account earns interest over time.
  4. to cause someone to receive or get something, especially as a result of one's actions
    His excellent performance earned the team a victory.