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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Authors of a related commentary agreed that the findings deserve closer attention from eye specialists and researchers.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

Audiences trickling back into theaters deserve to see something fantastic.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

They can say, “If this fund is legal, I deserve my payout.”

From Slate • May 22, 2026

"There's not representation in the media, there's not representation in higher education. There are lots of places where we don't have the representation we deserve," the actor added.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

“Explain, and maybe we’ll decide that you deserve the Elucidator,” Jonah said.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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