Garner: meaning, definitions and examples

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garner

 

[ หˆษกษ‘rnษ™r ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

collecting resources

To garner means to gather or collect something, especially information, support, or resources. This term is often used in contexts where efforts are made to accumulate what is needed for a particular purpose. It implies an active process of seeking out and bringing together various elements. The word can also refer to receiving praise or recognition, indicating the effort behind achieving a goal.

Synonyms

accumulate, amass, assemble, collect, gather

Examples of usage

  • She garnered support from her colleagues for the project.
  • The team worked hard to garner the necessary resources.
  • He was able to garner attention with his innovative ideas.
Context #2 | Verb

receiving attention

Garner can also refer to gaining attention or recognition, often used in a figurative sense. It suggests that someone has successfully attracted interest or admiration from others due to their actions or achievements. This usage highlights the outcome of efforts put forth in a competitive environment.

Synonyms

attract, draw, secure, win

Examples of usage

  • Her performance garnered critical acclaim.
  • The artist garnered a lot of fans with his latest album.
  • His research garnered attention in the scientific community.

Translations

Translations of the word "garner" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น reunir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เค•เคŸเฅเค เคพ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sammeln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengumpulkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฑะธั€ะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gromadziฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้›†ใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rassembler

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ reunir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท toplamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชจ์œผ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌู…ุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ shromรกลพdit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zhromaลพdiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”ถ้›†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zbrati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ safna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะธะฝะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ แƒแƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ toplamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ reunir

Etymology

The word 'garner' originates from Middle English 'gerner', which means 'granary or barn', and comes from the Old French 'gerner', meaning 'to store grain'. The term is ultimately derived from the Latin 'granarium', which refers to a place where grain is stored. Over time, the meaning evolved from a physical storage of grain to a more abstract sense of gathering or accumulating various kinds of resources, support, or recognition. By the late 14th century, 'garner' started to be used in a more generalized context, referring to the act of collecting or gathering items rather than just grains. Its usage has continued to develop, leading to its common occurrence in modern language, especially in political, social, and economic contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,451, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.