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Definition of deserve
deserved
;deserving
transitive verb
: to be worthy of : merit deserves another chance
intransitive verb
: to be worthy, fit, or suitable for some reward or requital … have become recognized as they deserve. — T. S. Eliot a worse punishment than he deserved
deserver
nounFrom the M-W Editors
Examples of deserve in a Sentence
the team really deserved that victory after the way they played
Recent Examples of deserve from the Web
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But Bowen said that, in his view, meeting minimum requirements shouldn’t need and didn’t deserve bonus pay.
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Now more than ever, our collective strength, unity and commitment is critical to securing the fair contract our members deserve.
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A couple weeks later on a conference call with Tampa reporters, Newton said Carr deserved the MVP trophy that ultimately went to Matt Ryan.
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The Park District, the city and the Obama Foundation deserve credit for undertaking this process.
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In calling out Goodell, Zirin used the words of the commissioner’s late father to show why someone like Kaepernick deserves to be heard in America. 8.
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Don't forget the south side: 8 north-side places Indy's south side deservesTo the north of Carmel and Fishers, Westfield and Noblesville hover around the $18 an hour mark.
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Americans deserve better digital services from their government,’’ Trump wrote in the order.
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The building block of breakfast (and so much more) deserves to be celebrated constantly.
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Origin and Etymology of deserve
Middle English, from Anglo-French deservir, from Latin deservire to devote oneself to, from de- + servire to serve
DESERVE Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of deserve for Students
deserved
;deserving
: to have earned because of some act or quality
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