deserve
word
/dɪˈzɝv/
di-ZURV
/dɪzˈɜːv/
di-ZURV
Definition
If you deserve something, it is right or fair for you to have it because of what you did or who you are. It can be used for good things, bad things, praise, punishment, or treatment.
Usage & Nuances
Usually followed by a noun or pronoun: 'deserve a prize', 'deserve it'. Very common with 'to' + verb: 'deserve to win', 'deserve to know'. It often expresses moral judgment, so it can sound strong in personal situations.
Spanish: merecerPortuguese (BR): merecerPortuguese (PT): merecerChinese (Simplified): 值得 - 应得Chinese (Traditional): 值得 - 應得Hindi: हकदार होना - योग्य होनाArabic: يستحقBengali: যোগ্য হওয়া - প্রাপ্য হওয়াRussian: заслуживатьJapanese: 値するVietnamese: xứng đángKorean: 받을 만하다 - 자격이 있다Turkish: hak etmekUrdu: حق دار ہونا - مستحق ہوناIndonesian: layak - pantas
Example Sentences
He deserves to know the truth.
basic
You deserve a good job after all your hard work.
basic
They deserve better treatment.
basic
After that performance, she deserves all the praise she's getting.
natural
Come on, you deserve a break after working all weekend.
natural
No one deserves to be treated like that.
natural