garner (**가**너) — to collect or gather something, especially praise, support, or attention
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to collect or gather something, especially praise, support, or attention
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡɑːrnər/
Korean meaning: 수집하다, 획득하다, (찬사나 지지 등을) 얻다
Korean pronunciation: **가**너
Example Sentences
- His terrible karaoke performance somehow garnered a standing ovation from drunk friends.
- The startup garnered millions in funding with just a PowerPoint presentation.
- She garnered enough evidence to prove that her cat was indeed plotting world domination.
garner
VERB//ˈɡɑːrnər//
to collect or gather something, especially praise, support, or attention
The performer garners thunderous applause and multiple awards from the amazed audience
The corner warner garners attention!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'grenier' meaning 'granary' or 'grain storage,' derived from Latin 'granarium' (grain storehouse). The verb sense developed from the notion of storing or accumulating grain in a granary.
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📝Examples
“His terrible karaoke performance somehow garnered a standing ovation from drunk friends.”
“The startup garnered millions in funding with just a PowerPoint presentation.”
“She garnered enough evidence to prove that her cat was indeed plotting world domination.”
“The research team garnered valuable data from the five-year study.”
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