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deserve
[ dih-zurv ]
verb (used with object)
- to merit, be qualified for, or have a claim to (reward, assistance, punishment, etc.) because of actions, qualities, or situation:
to deserve exile; to deserve charity; a theory that deserves consideration.
Synonyms: , ,
verb (used without object)
- to be worthy of, qualified for, or have a claim to reward, punishment, recompense, etc.:
to reward him as he deserves; an idea deserving of study.
deserve
/ dɪˈzɜːvɪdnɪs; dɪˈzɜːv /
verb
- tr to be entitled to or worthy of; merit
- obsolete.intrfoll byof to be worthy
Derived Forms
- deservedness, noun
- ˈ, noun
- ˈ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ·İ noun
- d· verb (used with object) predeserved predeserving
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of deserve1
Idioms and Phrases
see one good turn deserves another .Example Sentences
"Original receipe creators who put in the work to develop and test recipes deserve credit - especially in a best-selling cookbook," Ms McKenny wrote on Instagram.
Kuemper deserved a far better fate after turning away 43 shots.
Not only does he want to win the only major trophy that he still lacks, but also prove that he deserves more recognition than he has received so far in his career.
The musicians onstage with Bob absolutely deserve praise and attention.
"We deserve respect. We expect respect and I'm sure we'll get it in due course again, and then we can have these discussions."
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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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