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deserve
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[dɪˈzəːv], (Verb)
Definitions:
- do something or have or show qualities worthy of (a reaction which rewards or punishes as appropriate)
(e.g: the referee deserves a pat on the back)
Phrases:
- deserve a medal
- deserve well of
Origin
:
Middle English: from Old French deservir, from Latin deservire ‘serve well or zealously’
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