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Meaning of deserve

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deserve (v)

be worthy or deserving

Webster

deserve (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.

To serve; to treat; to benefit.

Webster

deserve (v. i.)

To be worthy of recompense; -- usually with ill or with well.

deserve Sentence Examples

  1. After years of dedication, the teacher finally received the recognition she deserved for her innovative teaching methods.
  2. The marathon runner collapsed at the finish line, but her grit and determination throughout the race deserved admiration.
  3. The delicious meal, prepared with fresh ingredients and love, deserved to be savored slowly.
  4. The brave firefighters risked their lives to save others, and they deserved every bit of praise they received.
  5. The child apologized sincerely for breaking the vase, hoping it would be enough to deserve forgiveness.
  6. The scientist faced criticism for her controversial research, but her dedication to finding a cure deserved respect.
  7. The athlete trained relentlessly for the competition, and a victory would be what she truly deserved.
  8. Public outrage erupted when the corrupt politician, despite clear evidence, received a punishment many felt he didn't deserve.
  9. In a just world, everyone who contributes positively would be rewarded and no good deed would go undeserved.
  10. The movie's critical acclaim and box office success proved the director's creative vision deserved the recognition it received.

FAQs About the word deserve

be worthy or deservingTo 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;

earn,merit,qualify, rate, entitle

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After years of dedication, the teacher finally received the recognition she deserved for her innovative teaching methods.

The marathon runner collapsed at the finish line, but her grit and determination throughout the race deserved admiration.

The delicious meal, prepared with fresh ingredients and love, deserved to be savored slowly.

The brave firefighters risked their lives to save others, and they deserved every bit of praise they received.