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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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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.
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 DESERVE is to be worthy of : merit. How to use deserve in a sentence.
The meaning of DESERVED is of, relating to, or being that which one deserves. How to use deserved 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.
Definition of deserved adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definition of deserve verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
deserve. (dɪzɜːʳv ) Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense deserves , present participle deserving , past tense, past participle deserved. 1. verb. If you say that a person or thing deserves something, you mean that they should have it or receive it because of their actions or qualities.
DESERVED definition: rightfully earned or merited ; just | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples.
Deserved definition: justly or rightly earned; merited. See examples of DESERVED used in a sentence.
