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deserve
to be worthy of something because of actions or qualities
Synonyms
- earn
- merit
- warrant
Antonyms
- be unworthy of
deserve in a sentence
The volunteers deserve thanks for cleaning the park.
After months of practice, the team seemed to deserve the win.
Where it comes from
From Latin deservire 'to serve well or zealously' (de- + servire 'to serve').
Memory hook
Deserve is what you earn and should receive.
Read it in context
- The Merchant Governor History