Synonyms for deserve
dɪˈzɜrvde·serve

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1. deserveverb

   Synonyms:
   merit

2. deserveverb

   To be entitled to, as a result of past actions; to be worthy to have.

   Synonyms:
   merit

3. deserveverb

   To earn, win.

   Synonyms:
   merit

4. deserveverb

   To reward, to give in return for service.

   Synonyms:
   merit

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1. deserve

   Synonyms:
   merit, earn, justify, win

   Antonyms:
   forfeit, misdeserve, lose

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1. deserve, meritverb

   be worthy or deserving

   "You deserve a promotion after all the hard work you have done"

   Synonyms:
   merit

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1. deserveverb

   Synonyms:
   merit, be worthy of, be entitled to

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1. deserveverb

   Synonyms:
   merit

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1. List of paraphrases for "deserve":

   merit, earn, warrant, merits

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1. English Proverb:

   First deserve, and then desire.

2. Governor Andrew Cuomo:

   Ms. Turner’s death is a tragedy for her loved ones, and it raises questions ... questions that deserve answers.

3. Mazen Karam:

   If Joseph and Mary came back to Bethlehem, they would be shocked, bethlehem doesn't deserve to be crowded with people and heavy traffic. It should be more open with wide spaces so people can go and enjoy the home of Jesus.

4. Matthew Stafford:

   It's the best feeling in the world. God is great. there's so many guys on The Tampa Bay Buccaneers that deserve this.

5. Tom Brady:

   My wife is my biggest supporter, it pains her to see me get hit out there. She deserves what she needs from me as a husband and my kids deserve what they need from me as a dad, we think we’re going to live forever, we’re not.