Re-earn
verb
verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Verb
- 1 To earn back something one has lost.
"What's the point in telling somebody that they now have a chance to go for a huge bonus when by scrolling the message slowly across the display the ball is already lost - meaning the bonus has to be re-earnt?"
- 2 To repeat the process of earning; to renew one's status as deserving.
"The humble brand understands that it needs to re-earn attention, re-earn loyalty, and reconnect with its audience as if every day is the first day."
Example
More examples"What's the point in telling somebody that they now have a chance to go for a huge bonus when by scrolling the message slowly across the display the ball is already lost - meaning the bonus has to be re-earnt?"
Etymology
From re- + earn.
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