Synonyms of deserves

deserves

verb

present tense third-person singular of deserve

as in earns

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

• earns
• merits
• qualifies
• entitles
• rates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deserves

Classic furniture deserves classic hardware, and Pottery Barn’s hardware selection is right in lockstep with their more traditional offerings. — Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2026

Better Data May Matter More Than Better Algorithms There is another limitation that deserves more attention. — Gregory Shahnovsky, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Carey Terrance deserves mention, as well, with both young centers expected to receive significant ice time with Hartford. — Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

The census is important because its population count determines how many House seats each state deserves, and how many types of federal funds are distributed. — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

Guadagnino deserves credit for refusing to tiptoe around the controversy that has made Last Tango in Paris such a hot potato. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

Surely, a model now proven to be in the running with those at the bleeding edge deserves some valuation greater than $0. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026

Swanson argues Leonard deserves no grace after his demands led to bad trades and salary cap violation penalties. — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

His story deserves to be told with the authenticity, depth and respect that his life and legacy command. — Jem Aswad, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026