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English to English verb
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be worthy or deserving |  | Example: You deserve a promotion after all the hard work you have done
source: wordnet30
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To earn by service; to be worthy of (something due, either good or evil); to merit; to be entitled to; as, the laborer deserves his wages; a work of value deserves praise. | | source: webster1913
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To be worthy of recompense; -- usually with ill or with well. | | source: webster1913
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