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garner

verbHigh-frequency wordMore G words

to gather or collect, especially gradually

Word origin: From Latin granarium, a storehouse for grain.

In a sentence

Garner in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing garner in a sentence.

Over the years her careful research garnered praise from scientists around the world.

Over two decades the institute garnered a reputation as the leading authority on coral genetics.

Synonyms
accumulateamassacquirecollect
Usage & nuance

Using “garner” well

Garner means to gather or accumulate gradually, often used for things like support, praise, or evidence. It implies steady acquisition over time rather than a single sweeping collection.

Common questions

Questions about “garner

Garner (verb) means to gather or collect, especially gradually
Here is garner used in an example sentence: "Over the years her careful research garnered praise from scientists around the world." Another example: "Over two decades the institute garnered a reputation as the leading authority on coral genetics."
Common synonyms for garner include accumulate, amass, acquire, collect.
Antonyms of garner include squander, dissipate, disperse.
Clusters with accumulate, amass, and acquire, opposed by squander, dissipate, and disperse. The antonyms involving scattering or wasting help confirm the sense of gradual gathering.
Yes. Garner is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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