Word Finder - earn

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To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work.

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You can have the s'mores: you earned them, clearing the walkway of snow so well.

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To receive payment for work.

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He earns seven million dollars a year as CEO.  My bank account is only earning one percent interest.

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To receive payment for work.

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Now that you are earning, you can start paying me rent.

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To cause (someone) to receive payment or reward.

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My CD earns me six percent!

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To achieve by being worthy of.

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to earn a spot in the top 20

I did not earn it.

Janet says I got to earn my keep.

Every animal had to earn its keep.

Time to earn your keep.

I earn my living by it.

It is not necessary that a man should earn his living by the sweat of his brow, unless he sweats easier than I do.

You can earn ongoing cash rebates of up to 1.25 percent on your purchases.

American Express has several cards that provide opportunities to earn frequent flyer miles with every purchase.

There may be restrictions on when and how you can use the travel miles you earn.

Cardholders earn points for using their Centurion Card for purchases.

Make it a habit to utilize the rewards you earn.

Do not purchase items that you cannot afford as a way to earn travel rewards points.

All other purchases earn one percent cash back.

As young men, they work beside their fathers and other family members honing their skills until they earn the title of a master woodworker.

Plus, cardholders can earn double Membership Points when they book their travel on cruises, yachts and floating resorts - and then, in turn, use the Points for additional travel adventures.

Not only are there no interest rate charges on balances, but cardholders can sometimes earn interest on funds deposited into the dedicated account.

You earn one percent cash back on all other purchases.

There is no limit to the amount of cash rewards you can earn.

Show a need for spousal support by demonstrating a lack of ability to earn money, either from an extended absence from the work force or a disability.

Just because offices are where most people work and earn their paychecks, there's no reason why they can't be stylish and elegant.

You can earn Energy Star rebates if you purchase specific products that have been deemed energy-efficient under the Energy Star program.

You can earn extra savings if you also look for rebates offered by the manufacturer or your local utility company when you purchase specified energy-efficient products.

Not only does this eliminate the need for storing electricity in the residence, but can also earn a homeowner money during summer months.

This could help farmers all over the world, who have traditionally struggled to earn a fair wage for all of the work involved in their trade.

Toilets, sinks, faucets, and even new homes can earn the right to bear this label, as well as training programs for irrigation professionals.

You can also send surplus power you generate back to the power grid and earn additional income.

Appliances that earn this label must reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants while delivering acceptable features and performance expected by the consumer in addition to the appliances' increased energy efficiency.

Put simply, countries and individual companies can earn carbon credits, each of which allows the industry to produce one ton of carbon dioxide gas over and above their limits.

However, in most cases people are able to earn back their investment within a few years.

To earn their Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, a physician will take an additional two or three years studying naturopathy at a college approved by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education.

You can earn a Masters of Fine Art in Interior Architecture and Design at Acadamy of Art University.

With a rotation of seasonal specials, many purchases at their counters will earn you a free makeup bag filled with goodies.

Mark cosmetics Reps have the ability to earn an income while selling the product line through their own personal website.

You'll earn a point per dollar spent, which translate into percentages off future orders as they accumulate.

Game companies can earn thousands from visitors clicking on advertising or purchasing upgrades.

The goal is to select team members who will earn a player the most points.

While you can't literally earn a living from taking surveys, participating in online surveys can be a great way to pick up cash or prizes in exchange for sharing your opinion.

You'll usually receive some payment for answering these qualifying surveys, although obviously a quick five-minute survey won't earn you as much as a full survey taking half an hour to complete.

Another way that online discount shoppers save money is through sites that allow users to earn rebates or points toward prizes with every purchase.

If you keep an eye out for promotions, you may receive extra money for opening a new account, and sometimes you can earn even referral fees if you convince family and friends to open their own accounts.

Online education courses offer a convenient way for teachers to stay current in the field and maybe even earn a little more money.

An online education degree will allow teachers to improve their instruction, earn required certification credits, and increase their pay without ever leaving the house.

You will earn 2 percent back on purchases made from those categories.

The More Card from Discover lets you earn 2 percent cash back on rotating categories.

You can earn anywhere from 5 to 20 percent by shopping online through the Discover Shopping Mall.

This card allows users to earn double miles on purchases.

There is no limit on how many miles you can earn and the miles do not expire.

The Continental Airlines OnePass Plus Card allows users to earn 25,000 bonus miles for signing up, and then earn 5000 bonus miles when you add an authorized user to your card.

Earn two miles for each dollar spent on purchases using the card.

Earn one reward dollar for each dollar spent on purchases.