deserve

/dɪzˈɜːv/

/dɪˈzɝv/

[verb]

to deserve

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to do a particular thing or have the qualities needed for being punished or rewarded

synonyms : merit

Examples

1. I had broken the law and deserved to be punished.

2. I had broken the law and deserved to be punished.

3. The landlord finally made some repairs in the apartment, but it was only after several complaints and threats of legal action, and a forced kindness deserves no thanks.

4. The charity organization's mission statement emphasized the belief that poverty is no sin and that everyone deserves dignity and respect.

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