verb

1. To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work.

   “You can have the s'mores: you earned them, clearing the walkway of snow so well.”

2. To receive payment for work.

   “He earns seven million dollars a year as CEO.  My bank account is only earning one percent interest.”

3. To receive payment for work.

   “Now that you are earning, you can start paying me rent.”

Synonyms: generate, make, render, yield, deserve, garner, merit, win