English / word
deserve
verb B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
to be worthy of something because of what you did or who you are
To be worthy of something, usually a reward or punishment.
In context
01
You deserve a rest after such a long day.
02
She deserves credit for finishing the project alone.
Synonyms
earn,merit,warrant
Antonyms
lose,forfeit
Collocations
deserve praise,deserve attention,deserve respect
Verb forms
Past: deserved · Past participle: deserved · -ing: deserving