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deserve
/dɪˈzɜːv/
verb 4
Collocations
7(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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