deserve
/dɪˈzɜːv/
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Also seen as: deserves · deserving · deserved
Meaning · English
To be entitled to, as a result of past actions; to be worthy to have.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
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Verb
Examples
After playing so well, the team really deserved their win.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “deserve” mean?
To be entitled to, as a result of past actions; to be worthy to have.
Is “deserve” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.