verb
garner
GAH-nuh
verb
1
To gather or collect something, especially over time and through effort, such as support, praise, or information.
"The film garnered rave reviews from critics."
"She garnered enough signatures to get the petition noticed."
noun
1
A storehouse for grain, or a store of something.
"The farm's garner was full after a good harvest."
How to Use Garner
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo earn or build up something, usually praise, attention, or support, gradually.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
garner support
garner attention
garner praise
Word Forms
garnered past tense, garners plural, garners singular
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Etymology
From Old French gernier, ultimately from Latin grānārium, "granary" — garner and granary are doublets sharing the same Latin ancestor.