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- Dictionarydeserve/dɪˈzəːv/
verb
- 1. do something or have or show qualities worthy of (a reaction which rewards or punishes as appropriate): "the referee deserves a pat on the back"
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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).
The meaning of DESERVE is to be worthy of : merit. How to use deserve in a sentence.
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.
We deserve things based on our actions. For example, many people believe murderers deserve the death penalty. Deserve is used in many ways, but it always carries a sense of balance or justice. If someone receives an award for their work, it means they deserve praise and attention.
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).
Definition of deserve verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. verb. If you say that a person or thing deserves something, you mean that they should have it or receive it because of their actions or qualities. Government officials clearly deserve some of the blame as well. [VERB noun] They know the sport inside out, and we treat them with the respect they deserve. [VERB noun]
to merit, qualify for, or have a claim to (reward, punishment, aid, etc.) because of actions, qualities, or circumstances: to deserve a pay raise; to deserve exile.
Deserve definition: to merit, be qualified for, or have a claim to (reward, assistance, punishment, etc.) because of actions, qualities, or situation. See examples of DESERVE used in a sentence.
Jun 2, 2024 · deserve (third-person singular simple present deserves, present participle deserving, simple past and past participle deserved) ( transitive ) To be entitled to, as a result of past actions; to be worthy to have.
