Word Type

Verb

The word "deserve" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

deservant deserveless deserver good boys deserve fudge always undeserve undeserver well-deserved

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

acquire ask call for demand get involve necessitate need obtain postulate require take

Manner Of

be

Related Terms

desert receive serve someone right

Related Terms

desert earn entitled reward serve somebody right win worthy

Synonym Network

merit

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