deserved; deserving
: to be worthy of : merit
deserves another chance
: to be worthy, fit, or suitable for some reward or requital
… have become recognized as they deserve.—
T. S. Eliot
T. S. Eliota worse punishment than he deserved
deserver
noun
Examples of deserve in a Sentence
the team really deserved that victory after the way they played
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Breathing new life into a space that struggled to find its footing in the past, Chef Cabrera has brought a bold new vision to the table, blending Napa’s storied food scene with refreshing coastal flavors that undeniably deserve recognition in the culinary world.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Social media was quick to complain that other electronic acts like Eric Prydz, or even his Sphere openers Tiësto and Sebastian Ingrosso, deserved the booking more.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
And the public deserves to see the product of his work and that of his team.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
Most of the bikes went to deserving young riders on the way up, giving them an ideal platform to display their capabilities.
—Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 12 Jan. 2025
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Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Social media was quick to complain that other electronic acts like Eric Prydz, or even his Sphere openers Tiësto and Sebastian Ingrosso, deserved the booking more.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
And the public deserves to see the product of his work and that of his team.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
Most of the bikes went to deserving young riders on the way up, giving them an ideal platform to display their capabilities.
—Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 12 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for deserve
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“Deserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deserve. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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