Word Meaning

earn definition and meaning

n. See Ern, n.
v. t. To merit or deserve, as by labor or service; to do that which entitles one to (a reward, whether the reward is received or not).
v. t. To acquire by labor, service, or performance; to deserve and receive as compensation or wages; as, to earn a good living; to earn honors or laurels.
v. t. & i. To grieve.
v. i. To long; to yearn.
v. i. To curdle, as milk.

Crossword clues for earn

- Be entitled to
- Be paid
- Become worthy of Ern, say
- Deserve
- Deserve payment
- Deserve to learn without first lecture
- Deserves
- Gain by labour
- Gain for the reward of hard work
- hold down a job
- Make (profit)
- Make money
- make wage
- Merit
- Obtains money in return for work
- Work for