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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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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

He has done so and deserves credit, with away wins at Wolverhampton Wanderers and Aston Villa, plus this tension-riddled win against Everton, enough to get them over the line.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Women’s basketball is finally getting the queer rom-com it deserves.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

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

From Slate • May 22, 2026

As I strap on my seat belt, I ask hopefully, “Can we go to Graeter’s? This is an important day. It deserves the best ice cream!”

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper