earn

• Verbo usado para indicar a obtenção de dinheiro ou algo valioso em troca de trabalho, esforço ou serviços prestados; também pode significar merecer ou conquistar algo e render lucro ou renda.

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.

   Ganhar dinheiro

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

   Sinônimosbring incleargainmakenetobtainsecuretake home

2. Deserve or gainA2formal

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

   Merecer

   • 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.

   Sinônimosacquireattaindeservegainmeritobtainprocuresecurewin

   Antônimosforfeitlose

3. Generate profitB1formal

   To produce a profit or financial return.

   Gerar lucro

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

   Sinônimosbring ingeneratenetproducereturnyield

   Antônimoslosespendsquander