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

This is the part of Apple's announcement that deserves a closer look. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

District 5 deserves someone who will listen, address neighborhood concerns and fight for a stronger future for Hollywood. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026

Democratic politicians, bureaucrats and labor leaders, once rabble-rousers like Bass who nowadays seem to exist mostly to keep their sinecure, have labored mightily to convince unbelieving voters that Bass deserves another shot. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

That reflects social proof, the tendency to follow others’ behavior when deciding what deserves attention. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026

What to do when someone is repeatedly passive-aggressive A pattern deserves a more direct approach. — Angela Haupt, Time, 14 Oct. 2026

Givenchy, under Sarah Burton, deserves attention for its balance of precise tailoring, femininity, and product relevance. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026

Everyone in Berkeley deserves to use our sidewalks and public spaces safely. — CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

But Steve deserves the credit for hearing the bluegrass potential in the song. — Chris Willman, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026