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

Learn the Difference Between Demanding and Destructive Of course, not every hard-driving manager deserves admiration. — Mark Nevins, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

This community deserves dignity regardless of its population size. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

That inconsistency deserves thoughtful examination and acknowledgment of the impact of that inconsistency has on child victims. — Keith Wortz, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026

LaCava said the council deserves some of the blame for the closures, because its nine members unanimously approved the budget that included them and were fully aware the closures were in it. — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026

As the flagship Android smartwatch competition reaches a fever pitch, subtle hardware refinements and exclusive features will determine which wearable deserves space on your wrist. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026

Our research suggests that this assumption deserves a closer look. — Taylor Wishart, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2026

This victim deserves our gratitude and support for having the strength to tell their story. — Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Rollo Robotics operates in Estonia, but every connected robot deserves the same cybersecurity review. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026