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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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Here’s why service-industry work deserves a second look from new graduates.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

"I think he deserves a second chance and I would give it to him," the Serb businessman told BBC Sport in an exclusive interview.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Instead, Mr. Pence gives the president his due wherever he deserves it, and the criticism that he offers—wherever it is due—is couched always in civil language.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Even so, Walmart deserves credit for its resilience, as the stock has not posted a losing streak longer than two consecutive weeks since the end of 2024.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

She says she deserves to be in that school as much as anyone.

From "The Skin I'm In" by Sharon G. Flake