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- Dictionarydeserved/dɪˈzəːvd/
adjective
- 1. rightfully earned because of something done or qualities shown; merited: "a deserved standing ovation"
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The meaning of DESERVED is of, relating to, or being that which one deserves. How to use deserved in a sentence.
to have earned something or be given something because of your actions or qualities: [ T ] These charities deserve your support. [ + to infinitive ] The American people deserve to know what went wrong. [ T ] I hope those crooks get what they deserve (= receive a punishment that suits their crime).
used to refer to something that you earn or are given because of your behaviour or qualities: richly deserved Their victory was richly deserved. thoroughly deserved They were in control for most of the game, and came out thoroughly deserved winners. Do you think his reputation as a great scholar was deserved? See also. well deserved. Compare.
The meaning of DESERVE is to be worthy of : merit. How to use deserve in a sentence.
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: justify, warrant, rate.
to have earned something or be given something because of your actions or qualities: [ T ] These charities deserve your support. [ + to infinitive ] The American people deserve to know what went wrong. [ T ] I hope those crooks get what they deserve (= receive a punishment that suits their crime).
Deserved definition: justly or rightly earned; merited. See examples of DESERVED used in a sentence.
Definition of deserve verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definition of deserved adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
DESERVED definition: rightfully earned or merited ; just | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples.
