earn

• Verb, das bezeichnet, Geld oder etwas Wertvolles durch Arbeit, Anstrengung oder erbrachte Leistungen zu erwerben oder zu verdienen; auch im Sinne von Anerkennung oder einer Konsequenz, die man sich zuzieht, verwendet.

A verb used to indicate the act of receiving money or something of value in return for work, effort, or services rendered.

1. Receive money for workA1formal

   To receive money in return for work or services.

   Geld verdienen

   • She earns a good salary as a teacher.
   • He earned $50 for mowing the lawn.
   • They earn their living by farming.

   Synonymebring incleargainmakenetobtainsecuretake home

2. Deserve or gainA2formal

   To gain something as a result of one's efforts or behavior.

   Verdienen

   • He earned the respect of his colleagues through hard work.
   • She earned a reputation for being reliable.
   • The team earned a place in the finals.

   Synonymeacquireattaindeservegainmeritobtainprocuresecurewin

   Antonymeforfeitlose

3. Generate profitB1formal

   To produce a profit or financial return.

   Gewinn abwerfen

   • The investment earned a 10% return.
   • The company earned millions last quarter.
   • His savings account earns interest every month.

   Synonymebring ingeneratenetproducereturnyield

   Antonymelosespendsquander