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garner

v.
C1 Advanced US //ˈɡɑɹnɝ// UK //ɡˈɑːnɐ// gar·ner Archaic

v. to collect or gather something over time, especially information, support, or praise.

v. to gather or collect something, typically through effort; to accumulate or store up. Often used metaphorically regarding abstract concepts like attention, evidence, or public approval.


SIMPLE

The new movie continues to garner positive reviews from critics.

CONTEXTUAL

The senator worked hard to garner enough support from her colleagues to pass the new environmental bill.

COMPLEX

Despite a limited marketing budget, the independent documentary managed to garner international acclaim and several prestigious awards through word-of-mouth alone.

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The verb is transitive and requires a direct object, usually an abstract noun like 'support', 'praise', or 'attention'.

Pitfall

He garnered of many votes.He garnered many votes.Garner is a transitive verb and should not be followed by a preposition before its object.

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