Meaning Of The Word Deserve

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What's The Definition Of Deserve?

deserve
verb: If you say that a person or thing deserves something, you mean that they should have it or receive it because of their actions or qualities.

deserve in American English
to be worthy
to have a right to because of acts or qualities; be worthy of (reward, punishment, etc.); merit
intransitive verb: to be worthy of, qualified for, or have a claim to reward, punishment, recompense, etc
transitive verb: to merit, be qualified for, or have a claim to (reward, assistance, punishment, etc.) because of actions, qualities, or situation

deserve in British English
verb: to be entitled to or worthy of; merit

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