meaning of deserve
1. To earn by service; to be worthy of (something due, either good or evil); to merit; to be entitled to; as, the laborer deserves his wages; a work of value deserves praise.
2. To serve; to treat; to benefit.
3. To be worthy of recompense; -- usually with ill or with well.
4. be worthy or deserving; "You deserve a promotion after all the hard work you have
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Related Words
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