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. Amy Sussman/Getty Images:

   I tell all my customers and clients, ‘This is God’s store and I have the privilege of working here,’ the store has been completely fulfilling. I get to show men the dignity that they deserve. I want my customers to feel their very best and experience the quality of a fine suit that they can wear forever. I like dressing up people to show them how beautiful they are. I see beauty in all people. Sometimes people don’t realize their own beauty. So I get to show them just that through [clothes]. It gives me the same fulfillment as acting because it allows me to create a personal connection with someone. And I help them experience a sense of joy.

2. Cassie Smedile:

   With Democrats controlling every lever of our government, these efforts have only become more flagrant and pervasive. No institution, agency or classroom is off limits, the American people deserve to be made fully aware of the radical Left's schemes, and we'll continue to expose them.

3. Jaycee Chan:

   I violated the law. I deserve to be punished. When I return to society, I won't do it again.

4. President Barack Obama:

   Those countless often anonymous heroes deserve our thanks. They should be very proud. America should be very proud.

5. Rick Scott:

   The people of Florida deserve fairness and transparency, and the supervisors are failing to give it to us, every Floridian should be concerned there may be rampant fraud happening in Palm Beach and Broward County counties.