Definition of Earn
Earn
earn


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(verb)
to obtain (money) in exchange for labor or services, or as interest or profit;

e.g. He earns a bit of extra pocket money by babysitting.

(verb)
to gain deservedly, or to make worthy of gaining;

e.g. His consistent work at the company as an intern, has earned him a job offer after he graduates.



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Quotes
  • "Live your life in every way to earn and keep the respect of the people you respect." -- Brian Tracy

  • "There is a gigantic difference between earning a great deal of money and being rich." -- Marlene Dietrich

  • "To earn more, you must learn more." -- Brian Tracy

  • "You can't ask people to trust you. It has to be earned by the things you do." -- Jeffrey Gitomer



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