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1. Gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
   "a well-earned reputation for honesty"; "earned income"; "an earned run in baseball"

1. Earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
   "She earns a lot in her new job"
   - gain, take in, clear, make, realize, realise [Brit], pull in, bring in
    
2. Acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions
   - garner

See also: attained, earner, earnings

Type of: acquire, get

Antonym: unearned

Encyclopedia: Earn