deserves

VERB

be entitled to

Synonyms

STRONGEST

earn gain get justify merit warrant win

STRONG

demand procure rate

WEAK

be given one's due be in line for be worthy of get comeuppance get what is coming to one have it coming have the right to lay claim to

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fail forfeit lose miss pass spend

Example Sentences

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What does exist, for the first time in a long while, is a meaningful question about whether the U.S. will continue to steward that system with the care it deserves.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

So, who do I believe deserves recognition this year?

From BBC • May 26, 2026

On top of that, she has allegedly appropriated their mother’s gold charm bracelet, the family silverware set, the coin collection and anything else she thinks she deserves.

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

They don’t have to limit their review to whether or not the individual deserves a payout.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

“Charles means a lot to me. He’s my youngest. He’s sensitive, quiet. A creative soul. He wouldn’t do nothing to hurt anyone. No one deserves this, but least of all Charles. So please.”

From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender