Garner — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈgär-nər/ gar·ner

Meaning & Definition of Garner

Garner (verb)

  1. to gather into storage
  2. to deposit as if in a granary
  3. to acquire by effort, earn

Garner (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to bring together in one body or place

    "a prisoner garnering food bit by bit and hiding it in his pillow"

    "an array of rock bands garnered from all over the country by the promoters of the festival"

    similar: accumulate, amass, assemble, bulk (up), collect, concentrate, congregate, constellate, corral, gather, group, lump, pick up, round up, get together
    related: ball, batch, bunch, cluster, huddle, heap, pile, stack, band, brigade, muster, raise, rally, flock, herd, hive, pack, press, swarm, throng, combine, connect, join, link, merge, pool, unite, archive, arrange, collate, compile, organize, systematize, scrape (up or together), re-collect, regather, regroup
    opposite: dispel, disperse, dissipate, scatter
    near: break up, disband, disintegrate, dissolve, separate, sever, split (up), dismiss, send

  2. to receive as return for effort

    "a novelist that has garnered praise for his literate police procedurals"

    similar: acquire, attain, bag, bring in, capture, carry, come by, draw, earn, gain, get, knock down, land, make, obtain, procure, pull down, realize, reap, secure, win
    related: clear, gross, net, accomplish, achieve, notch (up), score, accumulate, amass, rack up, catch, pick up, annex, occupy, take over, reacquire, reattain, recapture, regain, remake
    opposite: forfeit, lose
    near: accord, give, grant, pay, give up, hand over, part (with), relinquish, surrender, yield

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Garner

The most common words with a similar meaning to Garner:

accumulate, amass, assemble, bulk (up), collect, concentrate, congregate, constellate, corral, gather, group, lump, pick up, round up, acquire, attain, bag, bring in, capture, carry, come by, draw, earn, gain, get, knock down, land, make, obtain, procure, pull down, realize, reap, secure, win, get together

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Garner

Words with the opposite meaning of Garner:

dispel, disperse, dissipate, scatter, forfeit, lose

Related Words for Garner

ball, batch, bunch, cluster, huddle, heap, pile, stack, band, brigade, muster, raise, rally, flock, herd, hive, pack, press, swarm, throng, combine, connect, join, link, merge, pool, unite, archive, arrange, collate

Near Antonyms of Garner

break up, disband, disintegrate, dissolve, separate, sever, split (up), dismiss, send, accord, give, grant, pay, give up, hand over, part (with), relinquish, surrender, yield

Word Forms of Garner

Inflections: garnered, garnering

Origin & Etymology of Garner

Middle English (Scots), from Middle English gerner, garner granary, from Anglo-French gerner, grenier, from Latin granarium, from granum grain corn

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Garner

What does "Garner" mean?

"Garner" means to gather into storage. As a verb, it is defined as: to gather into storage. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Garner"?

Other words for "Garner" include accumulate, amass, assemble, bulk (up), collect, concentrate, congregate and constellate. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Garner" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Garner"?

There are 90 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Garner". Common alternatives include accumulate, amass, assemble, bulk (up), collect, concentrate, congregate, constellate, corral and gather.

What is the opposite of "Garner"?

Antonyms of "Garner" include dispel, disperse, dissipate, scatter, forfeit and lose. Near antonyms include break up, disband, disintegrate and dissolve.

How do you use "Garner" in a sentence?

Examples of "Garner" in a sentence: "a prisoner garnering food bit by bit and hiding it in his pillow"; "an array of rock bands garnered from all over the country by the promoters of the festival"; "a novelist that has garnered praise for his literate police procedurals".

Is "Garner" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Garner" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Garner"?

"Garner" is pronounced /ˈgär-nər/ and divided into syllables as gar·ner.

What is the origin of the word "Garner"?

"Garner" comes from Middle English (Scots), from Middle English gerner, garner granary, from Anglo-French gerner, grenier, from Latin granarium, from granum grain corn. First known use: 15th century.