First Known Use: 14th century
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garner
verb gar·ner \ˈgär-nər\
: to collect or gather (something)
: to get or receive (something wanted or valued)
gar·neredgar·ner·ing \ˈgärn-riŋ, ˈgär-nə-\
Full Definition of GARNER
transitive verb
1
a : to gather into storage b : to deposit as if in a granary <volumes in which he has garnered the fruits of his lifetime labors — Reinhold Niebuhr>
2
a : to acquire by effort : earn b : accumulate, collect
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Origin of GARNER
Middle English (Scots), from Middle English gerner, garner granary, from Anglo-French gerner, grenier, from Latin granarium, from granum grain — more at corn
Related to GARNER
- Synonyms
- accumulate, amass, assemble, bulk (up), collect, concentrate, congregate, constellate, corral, gather, group, lump, pick up, round up
Other Agriculture/Gardening Terms
Garner
biographical name Gar·ner \ˈgär-nər\
Definition of GARNER
John Nance 1868–1967 Am. polit.; vice pres. of the United States (1933–41)
GARNER Defined for Kids
garner
verb gar·ner \ˈgär-nər\
gar·neredgar·ner·ing
Definition of GARNER for Kids
1
: to collect or gather <The scientist garnered more evidence to support his theory.>
2
: to acquire or earn <The band garnered a large following.>
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