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

But Melanie Ferguson, a content creator behind the Southern Crush at Home platform, suggests other affordable ways to garner or fashion a basket on the cheap.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

These common-sense concepts are compelling enough that they garner support across the ideological spectrum.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

It’s possible, though unlikely, that Warsh is able to garner some Democratic votes, which would allow the vote to proceed.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

When Sunnyside Yard was put forward in 2020, It was difficult to garner community support for a giant master-planned development in the middle of Queens.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Since fringe politicians and scientists are generally more intriguing than mainstream ones, they garner a disproportionate share of publicity and thus seem more representative and significant than they otherwise would.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos

Related Words

• amass
• pick up
• reap