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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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This train "has not received the kind of attention that it really deserves in terms of urgency from elected leaders," sighs Schank.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

"Talking about futures is disrespectful to the club, the fans, everything like that. This club deserves to be in the Premier League. Our aim now is to get this club back into the Premier League."

From BBC • May 25, 2026

On top of that, she has allegedly appropriated their mother’s gold charm bracelet, the family silverware set, the coin collection and anything else she thinks she deserves.

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

They don’t have to limit their review to whether or not the individual deserves a payout.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

“Bread that delicious deserves a trade,” he said.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson