deserve

[dih-zurv] / dɪˈzɜrv /

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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Go on, you deserve a little treat this holiday season.

From Los Angeles Times

"These first responders are a critically important component of our public safety and deserve to be respected and protected."

From Science Daily

So much of his spikier music deserves attention.

From Los Angeles Times

“Nobody deserves it more than our military, and I say congratulations to everybody.”

From Barron's

"Nobody deserves it more than our military," he said.

From BBC