earn

• Verb

  1. To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work.
  2. To receive payment for work or for a role or position held (regardless of whether effort was applied or whether the remuneration is deserved or commensurate).
  3. To receive payment for work.
  4. To cause (someone) to receive payment or reward.
  5. To achieve by being worthy of.

• Noun