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- pronunciation:
- dih
zuhrv
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
deserves, deserving, deserved |
| definition: |
to be qualified for or worthy of; merit.
He deserves a medal for his act of heroism.You deserve more money for the skilled work you do.Some people say the man deserves hanging.She deserves to have a vacation after all her efforts.This painting deserves better light.All the performances deserve praise.- synonyms:
- merit, warrant
- similar words:
- earn, qualify for, rate, win
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intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to be worthy or suited for something given such as a reward, punishment, or other requital.
They should be treated as they deserve.- similar words:
- fit, qualify, suit
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