English dictionary
deserve
/d/I/'z/[@]/rv/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
verb
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be worthy or deserving
ExamplesYou deserve a promotion after all the hard work you have done.
Synonyms meritSource: WordNet 3.0
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To earn by service; to be worthy of (something due, either good or evil); to merit; to be entitled to; as, the laborer <i>deserves</i> his wages; a work of value <i>deserves</i> praise.
Source: webster1913
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To be worthy of recompense; -- usually with <i>ill</i> or with <i>well</i>.
Source: webster1913