Example: "A well-earned reputation for honesty"
To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work.
Example: "You can have the s'mores: you earned them, clearing the walkway of snow so well."
To receive payment for work.
Example: "He earns seven million dollars a year as ceo. my bank account is only earning one percent interest."
To cause (someone) to receive payment or reward.
Example: "My cd earns me six percent!"
To achieve by being worthy of.
Example: "To earn a spot in the top 20"
To curdle, as milk.
To long; to yearn.
To grieve.