garner

¹ American  

[gahr-ner] / ˈgɑr nər /

verb (used with object)

1. to gather or deposit in or as if in a granary or other storage place.

2. to get; acquire; earn.

   He gradually garnered a national reputation as a financial expert.

3. to gather or collect.

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noun

1. a granary or grain bin.

2. a store or supply of anything.

Garner ² American  

[gahr-ner] / ˈgɑr nər /

noun

1. John Nance 1868–1967, vice president of the U.S. 1933–41.

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garner ¹ British  

/ ˈɡɑːnə /

verb

1. to gather or store in or as if in a granary

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noun

1. an archaic word for granary

2. archaic a place for storage or safekeeping

Garner ² British  

/ ˈɡɑːnə /

noun

1. Erroll. 1921–77, US jazz pianist and composer, noted for the jazz standard 'Misty' (1954)

2. Helen. born 1942. Australian novelist and journalist. Her books include the novels Monkey Grip (1977), The Idea of Perfection (2002), The Children's Bach (1984), and The Spare Room (2008), and the nonfiction The First Stone (1995)

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Etymology

Origin of garner

First recorded in 1125–75; Middle English garner, gerner, from Old French gernier, grenier, from Latin grānārium granary; -er ²

Example Sentences

A petition calling for Norris to stand down has garnered 2,100 signatures.

From BBC

Although margins disappointed, they still increased because management doesn’t have to increase its operating spending as quickly as revenue to garner as much demand as it did.

From Barron's

And the film’s breakthrough performance belongs to the 36-year-old Lilleaas, who has worked steadily in Norway but not often garnered international attention.

From Los Angeles Times

Such unusual betting practices have garnered a lot of attention and, unsurprisingly, accusations of insider trading or someone having advance knowledge have been leveled on social media.

From MarketWatch

Such unusual betting practices have garnered a lot of attention and, unsurprisingly, accusations of insider trading or someone having advance knowledge have been leveled on social media.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• amass
• pick up
• reap