deserve

/dɪˈzɜːv/
verb 4

Collocations

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(verb.)

ADV

certainly, really, surely

She certainly deserves a promotion after working so hard on this project for months.

justly, richly, rightly, truly

She truly deserves the promotion after working so hard for the company these past five years.

fully, thoroughly

After working so hard all year, she thoroughly deserves a long vacation with her family.

hardly, scarcely

He worked hard all semester, so he scarcely deserves such a low grade on the final exam.

PREP

for

He didn't deserve punishment for a mistake that anyone could have made.

PHRASES

deserve better

After years of loyal service, she deserved better than being let go without any notice.

well deserved

After weeks of hard work, the team finally enjoyed their well-deserved victory celebration.

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