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Word:
deserve
IPA transcription: [dɪz'ɝv]
Pronunciations of deserve
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verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
deserve, merit
Meaning:
be worthy or deserving; "You deserve a promotion after all the hard work you have done"
Usage examples
You deserve to be hanged.
And I do deserve to suffer.
"If you are poor; you deserve it!
Give them what they deserve, Julia."
It matters little; I don't deserve them.
The Venetians did not deserve his censure.
I deserve it! But spare my poor old father."
Did he not deserve what was said of him on the whole?
Willoughby certainly does not deserve to be suspected.
"But why are they so fond of me if I don't deserve it?
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Ceremonial ship launching
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Benjamin Franklin
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