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earnings
Wages, money earned, income
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  1. Wages, money earned, income
  2. Gains from investments.
  3. Salary or wages.
winnings
The spoils of a win; something that has been won
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  1. The spoils of a win; something that has been won
earn
To gain especially for the performance of service, labor, or work:
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  1. To gain especially for the performance of service, labor, or work:
  2. (Intransitive) To receive payment for work.
  3. To get or deserve as a result of something one has done
addition
An adding of two or more numbers to get a number called the sum
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  1. An adding of two or more numbers to get a number called the sum
  2. Any of certain analogous operations involving mathematical objects other than numbers.
  3. (Mathematics) The operation that, for positive integers, consists of increasing by a definite number of increments of 1. The operation is extended to other numbers according to the additive properties of positive integers and other algebraic properties.
accrual
Something that accumulates or increases.
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  1. Something that accumulates or increases.
  2. The amount that accrues
  3. The act or process of accumulating; an increase.
accumulation
(Finance) The action of investors buying an asset from other investors when the price of the asset is low.
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  1. (Finance) The action of investors buying an asset from other investors when the price of the asset is low.
  2. The process of growing into a heap or a large amount.
  3. The addition to capital of interest or profits
accretion
In property law, the gradual increase in land through natural processes; for example, the creation of land caused by the deposit of sediment on a shoreline of a river or ocean. The new land becomes the property of the owner of the property to which it is attached. See also alluvion, reliction, and avulsion.
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  1. In property law, the gradual increase in land through natural processes; for example, the creation of land caused by the deposit of sediment on a shoreline of a river or ocean. The new land becomes the property of the owner of the property to which it is attached. See also alluvion, reliction, and avulsion.
  2. Growth in size, esp. by addition or accumulation
  3. (Geology) Slow addition to land by deposition of water-borne sediment.
augment
(Linguistics) To add an augment to.
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  1. (Linguistics) To add an augment to.
  2. To make (something already developed or well under way) greater, as in size, extent, or quantity:
  3. To become augmented.
expand
To speak or write at length or in detail:
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  1. To speak or write at length or in detail:
  2. To work out or show the full form of (a contraction, mathematical equation, etc.)
  3. To become expanded; spread out, unfold, enlarge, etc.
enlarge
(Nautical) To get more astern or parallel with the vessel's course; to draw aft; said of the wind.
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  1. (Nautical) To get more astern or parallel with the vessel's course; to draw aft; said of the wind.
  2. To increase the capacity of; to expand; to give free scope or greater scope to; also, to dilate, as with joy, affection, etc.
  3. To become larger; grow or swell.
progress
To move forward or onward:
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  1. To move forward or onward:
  2. To advance toward perfection or to a higher or better state; improve
  3. To move forward; advance.
overtake
To render outmoded, irrelevant, invalid, etc.
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  1. To render outmoded, irrelevant, invalid, etc.
  2. To pass a more slowly moving object.
  3. To come upon unexpectedly or suddenly
get
To work for gain or profit; make money:
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  1. To work for gain or profit; make money:
  2. To go and bring
  3. To cause to move or leave:
obtain
To succeed in gaining possession of as the result of planning or endeavor; acquire.
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  1. To succeed in gaining possession of as the result of planning or endeavor; acquire.
  2. (Archaic) To arrive at; reach or achieve
  3. To get possession of, esp. by some effort; procure
earn
To gain especially for the performance of service, labor, or work:
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  1. To gain especially for the performance of service, labor, or work:
  2. (Intransitive) To receive payment for work.
  3. To get or deserve as a result of something one has done
attain
To gain as an objective; achieve:
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  1. To gain as an objective; achieve:
  2. To succeed in reaching or coming (to a goal)
  3. To come to or arrive at, as through movement, growth, or the passage of time:
realize
To be sold for, or bring as profit (a specified sum)
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  1. To be sold for, or bring as profit (a specified sum)
  2. To obtain or achieve, as gain or profit:
  3. To understand fully; apprehend
reach
To extend or move a hand, arm, or other body part, especially when trying to touch or grasp something:
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  1. To extend or move a hand, arm, or other body part, especially when trying to touch or grasp something:
  2. To touch or grasp by stretching out or extending:
  3. (Naut.) To sail on a reach
acquire
To gain possession of:
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  1. To gain possession of:
  2. To gain through experience; come by:
  3. To get by one's own efforts:
come by
To obtain; to get, especially by chance or involuntarily.
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  1. To obtain; to get, especially by chance or involuntarily.
get
To bring
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  1. To bring
  2. To cause to undertake or perform; prevail on:
  3. To cause to move or leave:
obtain
To succeed in gaining possession of as the result of planning or endeavor; acquire.
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  1. To succeed in gaining possession of as the result of planning or endeavor; acquire.
  2. (Archaic) To arrive at; reach or achieve
  3. To get possession of, esp. by some effort; procure
procure
To bring about; effect:
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  1. To bring about; effect:
  2. To obtain sexual partners for others.
  3. To get by special effort; obtain or acquire:
secure
(Naut.) To stop working
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  1. (Naut.) To stop working
  2. To bring to a halt; stop
  3. To get hold or possession of; obtain; acquire
win
To gain (respect or love, for example) by effort:
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  1. To gain (respect or love, for example) by effort:
  2. To succeed in reaching or achieving a specified condition or place; get
  3. To get by effort, labor, struggle, etc.
land
To come to rest in a certain way or place:
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  1. To come to rest in a certain way or place:
  2. To leave a ship or boat and go on shore; disembark
  3. (Informal) To get, win, or secure
capture
To represent (something transient, immaterial, etc.) in more or less permanent form
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  1. To represent (something transient, immaterial, etc.) in more or less permanent form
  2. To attract and hold:
  3. To take or seize by force, surprise, or skill
get
To go and bring
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  1. To go and bring
  2. To take revenge on, especially to kill in revenge for a wrong.
  3. To cause to move or leave:
take
To get possession of (fish or game, for example) by capturing or killing.
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  1. To get possession of (fish or game, for example) by capturing or killing.
  2. To carry in one's possession:
  3. To subtract:
win
To succeed in reaching or achieving a specified condition or place; get
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  1. To succeed in reaching or achieving a specified condition or place; get
  2. To take in battle; capture:
  3. To get by effort, labor, struggle, etc.
cop
To buy (drugs)
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  1. To buy (drugs)
  2. To get hold of; gain or win:
  3. To seize, capture, take, win, steal, etc.
deserve
To be worthy
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  1. To be worthy
  2. To have a right to because of acts or qualities; be worthy of (reward, punishment, etc.); merit
  3. To be worthy of; merit:
get
To cause to undertake or perform; prevail on:
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  1. To cause to undertake or perform; prevail on:
  2. To go and bring
  3. To cause to move or leave:
merit
To deserve; be worthy of
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  1. To deserve; be worthy of
  2. To be worthy or deserving:
  3. To earn; deserve.
win
To gain (respect or love, for example) by effort:
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  1. To gain (respect or love, for example) by effort:
  2. To succeed in reaching or achieving a specified condition or place; get
  3. To get by effort, labor, struggle, etc.
rate
To regard or consider as having a certain value:
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  1. To regard or consider as having a certain value:
  2. (Informal) To have status, importance, or influence:
  3. (Informal) To merit or deserve:
accomplish
To make complete; perfect
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  1. To make complete; perfect
  2. To do; succeed in doing; complete (a task, time, or distance)
  3. To succeed in doing (a task, for example); carry out or complete.
achieve
To bring about a desired result; succeed
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  1. To bring about a desired result; succeed
  2. To get or reach by exertion; attain; gain
  3. To gain with effort or despite difficulty; reach:
attain
To come to or arrive at, as through movement, growth, or the passage of time:
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  1. To come to or arrive at, as through movement, growth, or the passage of time:
  2. To gain through effort; accomplish; achieve
  3. To gain as an objective; achieve:
reach
To make an effort to address the needs of a group or community. Often used with out:
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  1. To make an effort to address the needs of a group or community. Often used with out:
  2. To get in touch with, as by telephone
  3. (Naut.) To sail on a reach
realize
To understand fully; apprehend
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  1. To understand fully; apprehend
  2. To gain; obtain
  3. To obtain or achieve, as gain or profit:
score
(Sports & Games) To achieve or gain in a game or contest:
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  1. (Sports & Games) To achieve or gain in a game or contest:
  2. To record or add (points) to one's score
  3. (Music, Dancing) To orchestrate, arrange, or write out in a score
earn
To gain especially for the performance of service, labor, or work:
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  1. To gain especially for the performance of service, labor, or work:
  2. (Intransitive) To receive payment for work.
  3. To get or deserve as a result of something one has done
get
To obtain by concession or request:
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  1. To obtain by concession or request:
  2. To be successful in becoming:
  3. To make ready; prepare:
make
To get by earning, investing, etc.
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  1. To get by earning, investing, etc.
  2. To achieve, produce, or attain:
  3. To carry out; perform:
win
To succeed in reaching or achieving a specified condition or place; get
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  1. To succeed in reaching or achieving a specified condition or place; get
  2. To get by effort, labor, struggle, etc.
  3. To make (one's way) with effort.
bring in
To earn money for a company or for the family.
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  1. To earn money for a company or for the family.
  2. To introduce a person or group of people to an organisation.
  3. To move something indoors.
clear
To give or get clearance for
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  1. To give or get clearance for
  2. To remove the occupants of:
  3. To become clear, unclouded, etc.
draw
To compose or write out in legal format:
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  1. To compose or write out in legal format:
  2. To use (a check, for example) when paying.
  3. To bring to a certain condition or action; lead:
earn
To get or deserve as a result of something one has done
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  1. To get or deserve as a result of something one has done
  2. To receive (interest, dividends, etc.) as a return
  3. (Intransitive) To receive payment for work.
gross
To earn (a specified total amount) before expenses are deducted
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  1. To earn (a specified total amount) before expenses are deducted
  2. To earn as a total income or profit before deductions:
net
To catch by means of a net.
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  1. To catch by means of a net.
  2. To bring in or yield as profit.
  3. To get or bring in as a net; clear as profit, etc.
pay
To be profitable or worthwhile:
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  1. To be profitable or worthwhile:
  2. To bear (a cost or penalty, for example) in recompense:
  3. To give money to in return for goods or services rendered:
produce
To create by physical or mental effort:
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  1. To create by physical or mental effort:
  2. To cause to occur or exist; give rise to:
  3. To bring forth; exhibit:
realize
To bring into reality; make real:
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  1. To bring into reality; make real:
  2. To be sold for, or bring as profit (a specified sum)
  3. To obtain or achieve, as gain or profit:
repay
To make a return or compensation for:
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  1. To make a return or compensation for:
  2. To pay back:
  3. To give back, either in return or in compensation:
return
To produce or yield (profit or interest) as a payment for labor, investment, or expenditure.
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  1. To produce or yield (profit or interest) as a payment for labor, investment, or expenditure.
  2. To produce (a profit, revenue, etc.); yield
  3. To give, send, or do (something equivalent to what has been given, sent, or done); give, send, or do in requital or reciprocation
yield
To produce a return for effort or investment:
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  1. To produce a return for effort or investment:
  2. To produce or bear
  3. (Archaic) To pay; recompense
benefit
To receive advantage; profit
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  1. To receive advantage; profit
  2. To derive benefit:
  3. To be helpful or useful to.
capitalize
To establish the capital stock of (a business firm) at a certain figure
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  1. To establish the capital stock of (a business firm) at a certain figure
  2. To use as or convert into capital.
  3. To include (expenditures) in business accounts as assets instead of expenses.
profit
To make a gain or profit.
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  1. To make a gain or profit.
  2. To be beneficial to:
  3. To reap an advantage, financial or otherwise; benefit
develop
To become affected with a disease; contract.
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  1. To become affected with a disease; contract.
  2. To come to have gradually; acquire:
  3. To aid in the growth of; strengthen:
arrive at
(Idiomatic) To reach (an objective or conclusion)
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  1. (Idiomatic) To reach (an objective or conclusion)
attain
To gain as an objective; achieve:
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  1. To gain as an objective; achieve:
  2. To succeed in reaching or coming (to a goal)
  3. To come to or arrive at, as through movement, growth, or the passage of time:
come around
To regain consciousness after a faint etc.
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  1. To regain consciousness after a faint etc.
  2. (Idiomatic) To change one's mind, especially to begin to agree or appreciate what one was reluctant to accept at first.
convalesce
To recover gradually from illness; regain strength and health
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  1. To recover gradually from illness; regain strength and health
improve
(Now Rare) To use profitably or to good advantage
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  1. (Now Rare) To use profitably or to good advantage
  2. To raise to a more desirable or more excellent quality or condition; make better:
  3. To become better:
mend
To alter for the better; to set right; to reform; hence, to quicken; as, to mend one's manners or pace.
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  1. To alter for the better; to set right; to reform; hence, to quicken; as, to mend one's manners or pace.
  2. To grow better; to advance to a better state; to become improved.
  3. To get better; improve, esp. in health
rally
To come in order to help
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  1. To come in order to help
  2. To come back to action, normal strength, etc.; revive
  3. To come together for a common purpose, esp. to assist or support a cause, person, etc.
recover
To regain a normal or usual condition, as of health:
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  1. To regain a normal or usual condition, as of health:
  2. (Law) To succeed in a claim; receive judgment in one's favor
  3. To get back the full or an equivalent amount; to obtain through a legal judgment; to be awarded damages. To get back the full or an equivalent amount; to obtain through a legal judgment; to be awarded damages.
recuperate
To return to health or strength; recover.
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  1. To return to health or strength; recover.
  2. To recover losses, etc.
  3. To be restored to health, strength, etc.; get well again; recover
earnings
(Finance) business profits
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  1. (Finance) business profits
  2. Money made by an investment or an enterprise; profits
  3. Wages, salary, or other recompense earned by working
profit
The amount of money received for goods and services minus the amount spent on same; excess revenue. See also profit à prendre. The amount of money received for goods and services minus the amount spent on same; excess revenue. See also profit à prendre.
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  1. The amount of money received for goods and services minus the amount spent on same; excess revenue. See also profit à prendre. The amount of money received for goods and services minus the amount spent on same; excess revenue. See also profit à prendre.
  2. Financial gain from a transaction or from a period of investment or business activity, usually calculated as income in excess of costs or as the final value of an asset in excess of its initial value.
  3. An advantageous gain or return; benefit.
return
The act or condition of going, coming, bringing, or sending back:
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  1. The act or condition of going, coming, bringing, or sending back:
  2. A recurrence, as of a periodic occasion or event:
  3. An income tax return.
advantage
A relatively favorable position; superiority of means:
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  1. A relatively favorable position; superiority of means:
  2. A beneficial factor or combination of factors:
  3. Benefit or profit; gain:
avail
(Obs.) Net proceeds; profits
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  1. (Obs.) Net proceeds; profits
  2. Use, benefit, or advantage:
benefit
Something that promotes or enhances well-being; an advantage:
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  1. Something that promotes or enhances well-being; an advantage:
  2. Gain or advantage
  3. That which is helpful; advantage; financial assistance; gain; privilege; profit. That which is helpful; advantage; financial assistance; gain; privilege; profit.
blessing
The act of declaring or bestowing favor; approval.
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  1. The act of declaring or bestowing favor; approval.
  2. A thing one is glad of.
  3. Anything that gives happiness or prevents misfortune; special benefit or favor
boon
A benefit bestowed, especially one bestowed in response to a request.
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  1. A benefit bestowed, especially one bestowed in response to a request.
  2. A timely blessing or benefit:
  3. Welcome benefit; blessing
favor
Permission to engage in sexual activity, especially when granted by a woman to a male partner.
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  1. Permission to engage in sexual activity, especially when granted by a woman to a male partner.
  2. (Archaic) Appearance or look
  3. Advantage; benefit:
profit
Financial gain from a transaction or from a period of investment or business activity, usually calculated as income in excess of costs or as the final value of an asset in excess of its initial value.
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  1. Financial gain from a transaction or from a period of investment or business activity, usually calculated as income in excess of costs or as the final value of an asset in excess of its initial value.
  2. The amount of money received for goods and services minus the amount spent on same; excess revenue. See also profit à prendre. The amount of money received for goods and services minus the amount spent on same; excess revenue. See also profit à prendre.
  3. Advantage; gain; benefit
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  • All they gain is a sense of contributing.

  • My loss is your gain, Josh.

  • Worst of all, it had all been to gain access to money she could have had without protest.

  • Had the idea only been a clever method to gain favors?

  • "Sire, will you allow me to speak frankly as befits a loyal soldier?" he asked to gain time.

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