deserve

Meanings

• verb

  be entitled to (receive a particular reward, honor, or distinction)

  - "He deserves a promotion after years of dedication."
  - "She deserves an apology for the hurtful words."
  - "The team deserves a victory after their hard work."

• verb

  have a right or just claim to (something)

  - "The employee deserved a raise due to his excellent performance."
  - "The victim deserved compensation for the damages."
  - "The accused deserves a fair trial."

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Pronunciation

1. /dɪˈzɝv/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

merit

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with deserve
deserve , preserve , serve , observe , persevere , survive , revive , thrive , drive , hive , jive , five , hive , five , alive , strive , jive , jive , jive , jive , jive , jive , jive , jive

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Homophones

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1. deserve (en) : to have a right or just claim to something
   

2. deserve (en) : to serve well
   

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Variants

List of all variants of deserve that leads to same result
deserve , deserved , deserver , deservers , deserves , deserving , deserve a medal

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Forms

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deserves, deserved, deserving

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Etymology

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From Old French deservir ‘serve well’, from des- ‘apart’ + servir ‘serve’.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'deserve' has its roots in the Old French word 'deservir', which means 'to serve well'.

2. In ancient Greece, the goddess Dike was the personification of justice and the goddess of 'deserve'.

3. The phrase 'to deserve the best' means to be worthy of the very best that can be given or achieved.

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Related Concepts

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1. Justice: The concept of fairness and equality, where everyone receives what they deserve based on their actions or merit.

2. Merit: The quality or deservingness of a person or thing, often used in relation to rewards or recognition.

3. Entitlement: The belief that one is deserving of or owed something, regardless of merit or effort.

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Culture

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In literature, the concept of 'deserve' is often explored in the context of justice and fairness. In art, it can be depicted through various themes such as reward, recognition, and merit. In music, songs about 'deserve' can express feelings of entitlement, hope, or even regret.

How to Memorize "deserve"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'deserve' written out. Imagine a person working hard and being rewarded for their efforts. This person deserves the reward because of their dedication and merit.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'deserve' with the concept of 'fairness' or 'justice'. Remember that people deserve rewards based on their actions and merit.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'DESERVE': Dedication, Effort, Skills, Excellence, Rewards, Value.

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