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Definitions

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
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fail forfeit lose miss pass spend

Example Sentences

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Scientists would then review the incoming data and decide which locations deserve closer study.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

They want pay-outs for victims of crime to be increased, with the Ministry of Justice saying it is leaving "no stone unturned to make sure brave survivors get the support they deserve".

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

A common — and, in my opinion, boring — criticism of influencers as a whole is that the attention or money they receive is disproportionate to what they deserve.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

“If you want to get paid what you deserve or make a lot of money, you’ve got to admit that to yourself.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Like maybe I’m a bad person, and I don’t realize it, and I don’t deserve a dad.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri