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. John McCain:

   Such smear tactics should not be tolerated and deserve an emphatic response.

2. Judge Jeanine Pirro:

   I haven’t had a chance to return the call, i’ve always liked you, Whoopi, and I don’t understand where the anger comes from. I went to have a conversation and I wasn’t allowed to have a conversation. I didn’t deserve to be thrown out. We can’t treat people like that.

3. Eileen Decker:

   We have made a solemn commitment to the victims and their families that we will leave no stone unturned as we gather as much information and evidence as possible, these victims and families deserve nothing less.

4. Thomas Barnes:

   Just because a service member acts heroically doesn't mean they deserve the Congressional Medal of Honor.

5. Police Chief Janee Harteau:

   This is a reminder to all that every one of our officers face such danger simply because they choose to wear a uniform, they deserve our support and gratitude.