deserved
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verb (used with object)
1.
to merit, be qualified for, or have a claim to (reward, assistance, punishment, etc.) because of actions, qualities, or situation: to deserve exile; to deserve charity; a theory that deserves consideration.
verb (used without object)
2.
to be worthy of, qualified for, or have a claim to reward, punishment, recompense, etc.: to reward him as he deserves; an idea deserving of study.
Origin:
1250–1300; Middle English deserven < Anglo-French, Old French deservir, Latin dēservīre to devote oneself to the service of, equivalent to dē- de- + servīre to serve
1250–1300; Middle English deserven < Anglo-French, Old French deservir, Latin dēservīre to devote oneself to the service of, equivalent to dē- de- + servīre to serve
Related forms
de·serv·er, noun
pre·de·serve, verb (used with object), pre·de·served, pre·de·serv·ing.
Synonyms
1. rate, warrant, justify.
1. rate, warrant, justify.
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World English Dictionary
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| —vb (foll by of) | |
| 1. | (tr) to be entitled to or worthy of; merit |
| 2. | obsolete to be worthy |
| [C13: from Old French deservir, from Latin dēservīre to serve devotedly, from | |
| de'served | |
| —adj | |
| deservedness | |
| —n | |
| de'server | |
| —n | |
| deserve (dɪˈzɜːv) | |
| —vb (foll by of) | |
| 1. | (tr) to be entitled to or worthy of; merit |
| 2. | obsolete to be worthy |
| [C13: from Old French deservir, from Latin dēservīre to serve devotedly, from | |
| de'served | |
| —adj | |
| deservedness | |
| —n | |
| de'server | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
deserve
late 13c., from O.Fr. deservir, from L. deservire "serve well," from de- "completely" + servire "to serve." From "be entitled to because of good service" (s sense found in L.L.), meaning generalized c.1300 to "be worthy of."
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Example sentences
In our culture of hype, the currency of praise has been so de-valued that no one credits it, even when deserved.
He also told friends that she did not treat him with the respect a boss deserved and had tried to discredit him.
Shielding investors from their deserved losses only makes them complacent and sows the seeds of the next crisis.
Whether this reputation is deserved is an open question.
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