garnering
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈɡɑrnərɪŋ/
KK: /ˈɡɑrnərɪŋ/
noun
Definition
The act of collecting or gathering something, often used in the context of obtaining support, attention, or resources.
Example
The garnering of support from the community was crucial for the project's success.
Conversation
I heard your project is really garnering attention lately.
Yeah, it's been exciting to see people interested in it.
What do you think is the reason for all this garnering of interest?
I believe it's mainly because of the unique approach we took!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
acquisition
collection
gathering
Antonyms
loss
dispersal
dissipation
verb
Definition
To gather or collect something, especially information or resources, often for a specific purpose.
Example
The organization is garnering support for its new initiative.
Tense Forms
Past: garnered
Past Participle: garnered
Conversation
I heard your blog is really garnering a lot of attention lately!
Yeah, it's been surprising!
What do you think helped it start garnering so many readers?
Root Explanation
Garnering is derived from the verb 'garner' (from Old French *gerner*, meaning to store or gather). The suffix '-ing' indicates the action or process of the verb. Therefore, 'garnering' refers to the process of gathering or storing something, especially information or resources.
Memory Tip
Think of 'garner' as gathering or storing things, and remember that 'garnering' means the action of gathering.
Visually Confused Words
gartering
grainering
guarneri
rering
gaertnerian