Synonyms of deserve

deserve

verb

di-ˈzərv 

as in to earn

to be or make worthy of (as a reward or punishment)

the team really deserved that victory after the way they played

Synonyms & Similar Words

• earn
• merit
• qualify
• entitle
• rate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deserve

So turn up the volume, keep scrolling, and see if there’s something here that deserves a spot in your audio lineup. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026

Icons deserve their flowers, but Barbara Eden could use a get-well card instead. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026

Still, a robot that can move around your home, recognize faces and build memories over time deserves more than a quick glance at the privacy settings. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026

Commentary and opinion Kawhi Leonard is a Hall of Fame scam artist who deserves Clippers fans’ boos, sports columnist Mirjam Swanson argues. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026