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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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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).
The meaning of DESERVED is of, relating to, or being that which one deserves. How to use deserved in a sentence.
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.
deserved. adjective. /dɪˈzɜːvd/ /dɪˈzɜːrvd/ if something is deserved, it has been earned by what somebody has done or how they have behaved. This was a well-deserved victory indeed. It was a deserved win after previous disappointing results. Want to learn more?
DESERVED definition: rightfully earned or merited ; just | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples.
