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deserve
verb
- deserved, deserving
1. To have earned, be entitled to or be worthy of (a reward or punishment, etc).
- Thesaurus: merit, warrant, justify, earn, gain, incur, procure.
adverb
deserving
adj
- 1. Worthy of being given support, a reward, etc.
- Thesaurus: admirable, exemplary, praiseworthy, laudable, righteous, commendable, estimable, creditable.
- Worthy of it.
- Form: deserving of something (usually)
adverb
