deserves

VERB

be entitled to

Synonyms

STRONGEST

earn gain get justify merit warrant win

STRONG

demand procure rate

WEAK

be given one's due be in line for be worthy of get comeuppance get what is coming to one have it coming have the right to lay claim to

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fail forfeit lose miss pass spend

Example Sentences

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Another feature of the SpaceX trade deserves notice: Only about 5% of the company’s shares were available for trading, a remarkably thin “float” for an IPO.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

“She’s both grandmother and co-parent to my children. To be able to give her the space that she deserves was important. She had her own entrance, her own living room and kitchenette area.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

And I don't doubt people will be, but some will say he deserves a second chance.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

“We believe Micron deserves to be further rerated,” John Vinh said in a note.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

This is action before thought, and he deserves to suffer the consequences.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon