Garnering: meaning, definitions and examples
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garnering
[ ˈɡɑrnərɪŋ ]
gathering support
Garnering refers to the act of collecting or accumulating something, typically information, support, or resources. It is often used in contexts where one is trying to gain approval or recognition. For example, a politician might work on garnering votes before an election, or an author may seek to garner reviews for their book. The term implies a strategic effort to build something valuable over time.
Synonyms
accumulating, assembling, collecting, gathering
Examples of usage
- The team is garnering support for their new project.
- She is garnering attention for her breakthrough research.
- The campaign aims at garnering votes from young voters.
Translations
Translations of the word "garnering" in other languages:
🇵🇹 coletar
- reunir
- acumular
🇮🇳 एकत्र करना
- इकट्ठा करना
- जुटाना
🇩🇪 sammeln
- gewinnen
- anziehen
🇮🇩 mengumpulkan
- mendapatkan
- menarik
🇺🇦 збирати
- отримувати
- залучати
🇵🇱 zbierać
- gromadzić
- zdobywać
🇯🇵 集める (atsumeru)
- 獲得する (kakutoku suru)
- 引き付ける (hikitsukeru)
🇫🇷 collecter
- rassembler
- acquérir
🇪🇸 recolectar
- reunir
- obtener
🇹🇷 toplamak
- elde etmek
- çekmek
🇰🇷 모으다 (moeuda)
- 얻다 (eodda)
- 끌어들이다 (kkeureodeulida)
🇸🇦 جمع (jam')
- الحصول على (alhusul 'ala)
- جذب (jadhb)
🇨🇿 shromáždit
- získat
- přitáhnout
🇸🇰 zhromaždiť
- získať
- pritiahnuť
🇨🇳 收集 (shōují)
- 获取 (huòqǔ)
- 吸引 (xīyǐn)
🇸🇮 zbirati
- pridobiti
- pritegniti
🇮🇸 safna
- fá
- laða að
🇰🇿 жинау
- алу
- тарту
🇬🇪 გროვება (groveba)
- მიღება (migheba)
- იზიდვა (izidva)
🇦🇿 toplamaq
- əldə etmək
- cəlb etmək
🇲🇽 recolectar
- reunir
- obtener
Word origin
The term 'garnering' is derived from the Old French word 'gerner', which means to store or gather. Its roots can be traced further back to the Latin word 'granarium', meaning 'storehouse' or 'granary'. Historically, the concept of garnering has been associated with agriculture, where farmers would gather and store their crops. Over the centuries, the meaning has broadened to include the collection of abstract concepts such as support, approval, and attention. The use of the term in modern contexts reflects a strategic effort to accumulate resources or gain favor in various fields such as politics, business, and academia. In recent years, 'garnering' has become increasingly relevant in discussions about social media influence and public opinion, as individuals and organizations seek to amass support or recognition through digital platforms.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #31,313 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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- 31310 oropharyngeal
- 31311 imposter
- 31312 eulogized
- 31313 garnering
- 31314 occlude
- 31315 explicitness
- 31316 gangplank
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