Deserve (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used with object), de·served, de·serv·ing.
  1. to merit, be qualified for, or have a claim to (reward, assistance, punishment, etc.) because of actions, qualities, or situation: to deserve exile; to deserve charity; a theory that deserves consideration.
verb (used without object), de·served, de·serv·ing.
  1. to be worthy of, qualified for, or have a claim to reward, punishment, recompense, etc.: to reward him as he deserves; an idea deserving of study.
verb
  1. to be entitled to or worthy of; merit
  2. to be worthy
Deserve (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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