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deserve

[dih-zurv]

verb (used with object)

deserved, deserving 
  1. to merit, be qualified for, or have a claim to (reward, assistance, punishment, etc.) because of actions, qualities, or situation.

    to deserve exile; to deserve charity; a theory that deserves consideration.

    Synonyms: , ,


verb (used without object)

deserved, deserving 
  1. to be worthy of, qualified for, or have a claim to reward, punishment, recompense, etc..

    to reward him as he deserves; an idea deserving of study.

deserve

/ dɪˈzɜːvɪdnɪs, dɪˈzɜːv /

verb

  1. (tr) to be entitled to or worthy of; merit

  2. obsoleteto be worthy

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • deserver noun
  • predeserve verb (used with object)
  • deservedness noun
  • ˈ noun
  • ˈ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of deserve1

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English deserven, from Anglo-French, Old French deservir, from Latin ŧī “to devote oneself to the service of,” equivalent to ŧ- de- + ī “to serve” ( serve )
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of deserve1

C13: from Old French deservir, from Latin ŧī to serve devotedly, from de- + ī to serve
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ACC Jones said everyone deserved to feel safe on the streets.

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Other controversial quotes include: "You're not a dog, you don't deserve a treat."

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But frankly, zucchini deserves so much more love.

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"What we are fighting for and yearning for is justice - prosecutions for those responsible. We deserve that."

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Padilla, the Trumpian version of the story now goes, got what he deserved: He busted into a press conference uninvited, they say, pushed his way toward the stage and failed to identify himself.

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