garner
to gather or collect, especially gradually
Word origin: From Latin granarium, a storehouse for grain.
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.
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.
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