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Definition of Deserve
1. Verb. Be worthy or deserving. "You deserve a promotion after all the hard work you have done"
Exact synonyms: Merit
Generic synonyms: Be
Specialized synonyms: Have It Coming
Derivative terms: Merit, Meritable
Generic synonyms: Be
Specialized synonyms: Have It Coming
Derivative terms: Merit, Meritable
Definition of Deserve
1. v. t. To earn by service; to be worthy of (something due, either good or evil); to merit; to be entitled to; as, the laborer deserves his wages; a work of value deserves praise.
2. v. i. To be worthy of recompense; -- usually with ill or with well.
Definition of Deserve
1. to be entitled to or worthy of [v -SERVED, -SERVING, -SERVES]