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

Kim, who announced her candidacy in January, has garnered attention with an endorsement from U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

Though “Promising Young Woman” was received well by critics, there’s no guarantee that, without the effects of the pandemic, it would’ve garnered five Oscar nominations, including best picture and directing.

From Salon

When he turns 67, he will also garner an additional retirement allowance.

From MarketWatch

One Feb. 5 post has garnered over 1.4 million views on X. The Journal contacted the account’s author.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the single-stair analysis has garnered considerable interest outside of Sacramento.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• amass
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