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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.
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, to be worthy
Other Word Forms
- deservedness noun
- deserver noun
- deserved adjective
- predeserve verb (used with object)
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of deserve1
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
Why doesn’t this progress receive the amount of attention it deserves in the mainstream media or on the political left?
Tesla Inc. will go to bat again for Elon Musk’s voided compensation on Wednesday, arguing before the highest court in Delaware that its CEO deserves the tens of billions of dollars he earned.
Williamson admitted he knew ahead of time that "there were some students who wouldn't get the grades they would deserve".
“I wasn’t able to grieve. When Tamir returns I will sit shiva with all of the respect he deserves.”
"I think she's an amazing player and she deserves it," Humphries said during his run to Sunday's World Grand Prix final.
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