earn

UK
/ɜːn/
US
/ɜrn/

Translations

earnverb
earned
Past Simple
earned
Past Participle
earning
Gerund
UK
/ɜːn/
US
/ɜrn/
He earned the trust of his colleagues by always being honest and reliable.
Il a mérité la confiance de ses collègues en étant toujours honnête et fiable.
rapporterSe dit d’un placement, d’un capital ou d’un actif qui produit un rendement.
The investment earned a 5% return over the year.
L’investissement a rapporté un rendement de 5 % sur l’année.
She earns a good salary as a software engineer.
Elle gagne un bon salaire en tant qu’ingénieure logicielle.

Definitions

earnverb
To receive money as payment for work that one has done.
She earns a good salary as a software engineer.
To gain or acquire something, such as respect or a reputation, as a result of one's actions or behavior.
He earned the trust of his colleagues by always being honest and reliable.
To yield a financial return or profit.
The investment earned a 5% return over the year.