Associations to the word «Deserve»

Wiktionary

DESERVE, verb. To be entitled to, as a result of past actions; to be worthy to have.
DESERVE, verb. (obsolete) To earn, win.
DESERVE, verb. (obsolete) To reward, to give in return for service.
DESERVE, verb. (obsolete) To serve; to treat; to benefit.

Dictionary definition

DESERVE, verb. Be worthy or deserving; "You deserve a promotion after all the hard work you have done".

Wise words

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