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    deserved
    /dɪˈzəːvd/

    adjective

    • 1. rightfully earned because of something done or qualities shown; merited: "a deserved standing ovation"

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  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDESERVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    to have earned something or be given something because of your actions or qualities: [ T ] These charities deserve your support. [ + to infinitive ] The American people deserve to know what went wrong. [ T ] I hope those crooks get what they deserve (= receive a punishment that suits their crime).

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDESERVED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Deserved is an adjective that describes something that you earn or are given because of your behaviour or qualities. Learn how to use it in sentences, see synonyms and antonyms, and compare it with undeserved.

  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › deservedDeserved Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Deserved is an adjective that means of, relating to, or being that which one deserves. Learn the synonyms, example sentences, word history, and related words of deserved from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › deserveDeserve Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of deserve, a verb that means to be worthy of something, and see how to use it in sentences. Find synonyms, antonyms, word history, and related phrases for deserve.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › deserveDESERVE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    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: justify, warrant, rate.

  8. www.dictionary.com › browse › deservedDESERVED Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Deserved means justly or rightly earned; merited. Learn how to use this adjective in a sentence, find out its origin and related words, and explore its antonyms and synonyms.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitiondeserve verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation and grammar of the verb deserve, which means to get something that is appropriate or deserved. See examples, idioms and synonyms of deserve in different contexts.