garner

¹

[ gahr-ner ]

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.

noun

1. a granary or grain bin.
2. a store or supply of anything.

Garner

²

[ gahr-ner ]

noun

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

garner

¹

/ ˈɡɑːnə /

verb

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

noun

1. an archaic word for granary
2. archaic.
   a place for storage or safekeeping

Garner

²

/ ˈɡɑːnə /

noun

1. GarnerErroll19211977MUSMUSIC: jazz pianistMUSIC: composer Erroll. 1921–77, US jazz pianist and composer, noted for the jazz standard 'Misty' (1954)
2. GarnerHelen1942FAustralianWRITING: novelistWRITING: journalist 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)

Word History and Origins

Origin of garner¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of garner¹

C12: from Old French gernier granary, from Latin grānārium, from grānum grain

Example Sentences

The film became a massive box office hit and garnered critical acclaim both domestically and internationally.

From BBC

Their cases garnered attention, quickly making national headlines.

From Los Angeles Times

A pair of FCS national titles and coach of the year honors hadn’t been enough to garner attention from big-time programs.

From Los Angeles Times

Set at a fictional resort called the White Lotus, the murder-mystery dramedy has garnered acclaim for its satirical portrayal of wealthy tourists and the working locals who cater to them.

From Los Angeles Times

The reference to a threat from North Korea and "anti-state forces" suggests he was also hoping to garner support from the kind of right-wing conservatives in South Korea who label liberal politicians "communists".

From BBC

Related Words

• amass
• pick up
• reap