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

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]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Deserve

desert paintbrush
desert pea
desert plant
desert plume
desert rat
desert rheumatism
desert rheumatism
desert rose
desert sand verbena
desert selaginella
desert soil
desert sore
desert sunflower
desert tortoise
desert willow
deserve (current term)
deserved
deservedly
deservedness
deservednesses
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deservers
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deserving(p)
deservingness
deservings
desetope
desex
desexed

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