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Meaning of deserve

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

deserve

Pronunciation:/dɪˈzɜːv//dɪˈzɝv/

verb

Definitions

  1. To be entitled to, as a result of past actions; to be worthy to have.

    Example: After playing so well, the team really deserved their win.

  2. To earn, win.

  3. To reward, to give in return for service.

  4. To serve; to treat; to benefit.