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You deserve credit for your hard work.
What does Deserve mean?
Deserve means earn something in a fair way.
Dictionary definition
To have earned something because of your actions, effort, or character.
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Everyone deserves to be treated with respect.
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Teams deserve praise when they cooperate and persist.
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What does deserve mean?
Deserve means earn something in a fair way.
Practice 2
Which choice is closest in meaning to deserve?
The choice "earn" is closest in meaning because deserve means earn something in a fair way.
Practice 3
Which choice is the best antonym or contrast for deserve?
The choice "forfeit" is a strong contrast because deserve means earn something in a fair way.
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WordDeserve.
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MeaningDeserve means earn something in a fair way.
ExampleExample: You deserve credit for your hard work.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- dih · zurv
- Strongest beat
- zurv
- Ending
- zurv
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on zurv.
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forfeitUse when someone loses a right or reward.
disqualifyUse when someone is ruled not eligible.
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Deserve word family
Base word
deserve
adjective
deserving
Worthy of something positive.
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