deserve
/dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy of, earn
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- 1.
To be worthy of something because of how you have acted.
"You deserve a good rest after working so hard."
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You deserve a good rest after working so hard.
You deserve a good rest after working so hard.
He deserves more credit for his hard work.
He deserves more credit for his hard work.
Nobody deserves to be treated like that.
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How do you pronounce deserve?
deserve is pronounced [/dɪˈzɜːrv/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does deserve mean?
deserve means "be worthy of, earn". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is deserve?
deserve is a Elementary-level word.
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Example: "You deserve a good rest after working so hard." — used to mean "be worthy of, earn".
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