earn
/ɜrn/
verb
- To receive money as payment for work done.
- He earned extra money by tutoring on weekends.
- She earns a good salary as a software engineer.
- They earn minimum wage at the restaurant.
- To deserve or gain something as a result of effort or behavior.
- He earned a reputation for being honest and reliable.
- The team earned a spot in the finals after winning the semifinal.
- She earned the respect of her teammates through hard work.
- To produce money as profit or interest.
- The business earned over a million dollars last quarter.
- The savings account earns 2% interest per year.
- The investment earned a good return for the shareholders.