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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"We really weren't prepared enough for this particular World Cup, and we probably deserve what we've got at this stage."

From Barron's

"This guy doesn't deserve to play in the Champions League again."

From Barron's

This guy doesn't deserve to play in the Champions League anymore, but we'll see what happens.

From BBC

“The company’s investors, creditors, and employees deserved fair and complete financial information, not inflated numbers and schemes.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“We also believe that Californians deserve more accountability for their tax dollars.”

From The Wall Street Journal

deserve

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