deserve

verb B2

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

All employees deserve fair treatment and equal opportunities at work .
Do you think she deserves the award this year ?

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