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 Basken:

   It's extraordinarily frustrating and disappointing that more hospitals are not forthcoming, parents deserve the truth.

2. Randy Sutton:

   They are abhorrent. I am appalled that anyone associated with John Jay, with our proud history of supporting law enforcement authorities, would suggest that violence against police is ever acceptable. They secure the safety of our families and communities and deserve our respect. how he was given the responsibility of educating people is amazing.

3. Tom Brady:

   My wife is my biggest supporter, it pains her to see me get hit out there. She deserves what she needs from me as a husband and my kids deserve what they need from me as a dad, we think we’re going to live forever, we’re not.

4. Nathan Thooft:

   The headline risks come and go. They are always going to come and go, but ultimately people will look at this and say these stocks do deserve some attention.

5. Lisa Murkowski:

   President Trump tweeted. But McConnell may not have the votes for this effort either : West Virginia Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Maine Sen. Susan Collins have all signaled they are against legislation that would repeal ObamaCare without offering a replacement. As I stated earlier this year, I can not vote to proceed to repeal the ACA without reform that allows people the choice they want, the affordability they need and the quality of care they deserve.