verb 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.
verb To receive payment for work or for a role or position held (regardless of whether effort was applied or whether the remuneration is deserved or commensurate).
He earns seven million dollars a year as CEO. My bank account is only earning one percent interest.
verb To receive payment for work.
Now that you are earning, you can start paying me rent.
verb To cause (someone) to receive payment or reward.
My CD earns me six percent!
verb To achieve by being worthy of.
to earn a spot in the top 20
verb To curdle (milk), especially in the cheesemaking process.
verb Of milk: to curdle, especially in the cheesemaking process.
verb To strongly long or yearn (for something or to do something).