deserve
Meaning
To deserve something means to have earned it through one’s actions or qualities, indicating that one is worthy of a particular reward or outcome.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "deserve" with "deserved," which is the past tense and should not be used when referring to current worthiness.
Example Sentences
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