garner
To gather or collect, especially praise, support, or information
Examples
In a meeting
“The proposal garnered support from most of the stakeholders.”
Over coffee
“Her new restaurant has garnered rave reviews from everyone.”
Why this word
collect
garner implies gradually accumulating or earning something valuable (especially attention or support), while collect is neutral about value or effort
gain
garner suggests actively gathering or acquiring through effort over time, while gain is more general about increase
get
garner is formal and implies deliberately accumulating something valued, while get is informal and non-specific
Usage tip
Best used for intangible things like attention, support, or acclaim—not physical objects
Etymology
Latin: granarium (granary, storehouse for grain)
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