earn

/ˈərn/

Middle English ernen, from Old English earnian; akin to Old High German arnōn to reap, Czech jeseň autumn

verb

  1. to receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered

  2. to bring in by way of return

  3. to come to be duly worthy of or entitled or suited to

bonds earning 10 percent interest

verb

  1. grieve

idiom

  1. to earn the money needed for food, clothing, etc.

She's just trying to earn a living.