deserve

CEFRB1

/dɪˈzɜːv/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To have earned something because of your actions or qualities.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To earn, win.

Examples

  • You deserve a rest after all that hard work.

  • After playing so well, the team really deserved their win.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To reward, to give in return for service.

  2. To be entitled to, as a result of past actions; to be worthy to have.

  3. To serve; to treat; to benefit.

More examples

In context

  • After what he did, he deserved to go to prison.

  • We don't think your article deserves reading.

  • You deserve the prize.

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Antonyms

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Origin

verb

From Middle English deserven, from Old French deservir, from Latin dēserviō, from dē- + serviō.