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

Building enrollment deserves the same commitment as closing schools. — Tim Lonergan, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

Not every case deserves that kind of last-minute intervention, but in Duckett’s case nearly every shred of evidence presented at his original trial has been disproven or debunked. — Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

That essential function deserves greater recognition from policymakers and the public alike. — Monica Ningen, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2026

The design is understandably a huge draw, but its texture deserves just as much attention. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2026

Fewer Americans than ever think that their representative in Congress deserves to be reelected ahead of a midterm election, according to new Gallup polling, a warning sign for incumbents from both parties battling for their seats next week. — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026

There’s no guarantee that will be the case here, but the family deserves the chance to make the decision. — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

Nana’s famous apple pie recipe deserves to be passed on, so this personalized board is a sweet gift for the family cook who treasures old traditions. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026

Amendment 3 is the one on the ballot that Combs thinks deserves attention. — Kaley Fedko, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026