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Definition deserve in British English

deserve verb

[transitive] verb
/dɪˈzɜː(r)v/

▪ credit, mention, praise, recognition, respect, support

1

if you deserve something, it is right that you get it, for example because of the way you have behaved

Example

After five hours on your feet you deserve a break.

Example

After the way he treated Millie, he deserves whatever happens to him.

Example

I work hard, and I think I deserve to be well paid.

Synonyms and related words
deserve deserving deserved
2

if a thing deserves something such as your time or attention, you should give time or attention to doing it

Example

a matter that deserves further consideration

Example

The work of the costume designers deserves a special mention.

Example

Their suggestions were treated with the contempt they deserved.

Synonyms and related words
deserve deserving deserved
Definition deserve in British English