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deserve definition

de·serve (di zʉrv′)

transitive verb deserved -·served′, deserving -·serv′·ing

to have a right to because of acts or qualities; be worthy of (reward, punishment, etc.); merit

Etymology: ME deserven < OFr deservir, to deserve < L deservire, to serve diligently < de-, intens. + servire, serve

intransitive verb

to be worthy

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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