Simple meaning
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.
Example sentences
Deserve in a sentence
easy
You deserve credit for your hard work.
medium
Everyone deserves to be treated with respect.
hard
Teams deserve praise when they cooperate and persist.
Synonyms
Words like Deserve
earnUse when outcomes come from effort or actions.
meritUse when someone is worthy of a result.
Antonyms
Opposite words
forfeitUse when someone loses a right or reward.
disqualifyUse when someone is ruled not eligible.
Word family
Deserve word family
Base word
deserve
adjective
deserving
Worthy of something positive.
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Practice 1
What does deserve mean?
Deserve means a result is fair based on actions or effort.
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