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garner
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
garner
(verb)
garner
/
ˈ
gɑɚnɚ/
verb
garners
;
garnered
;
garnering
garner
/
ˈ
gɑɚnɚ/
verb
garners
;
garnered
;
garnering
Britannica Dictionary definition of GARNER
[
+ object
]
formal
1
:
to collect or gather (something)
She
garnered
more evidence to support her theory.
The senator has spent much time
garnering
financial support for his upcoming campaign.
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2
:
to get or receive (something wanted or valued)
The novel has
garnered
much praise and several awards.
The band has
garnered
[=
gained
] a large following.
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