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deserve
This term conveys a sense of moral or logical entitlement, linking a specific outcome to a preceding action or quality. It operates on the principle of justice or merit, whether the result is positive, such as a reward, or negative, such as a penalty. It differs from "want" or "need" by focusing on the justification for the outcome rather than the desire for it.
In social contexts, the word often carries a heavy emotional weight, implying a judgment of worthiness. When used in the negative, it frequently suggests that a person is not entitled to a certain privilege or that a misfortune was unearned, highlighting a perceived imbalance between a person's behavior and their circumstances.
Meanings
Examples
You worked harder than anyone else and you deserve this promotion.
After all the lies he told, he deserves to be ignored.
I just want a little bit of peace and quiet because I deserve a break.
The brave knight deserves a medal for saving the village.
You deserve better than someone who treats you like this.
He cheated on the final exam so he deserves a failing grade.
Does this old painting really deserve a place in the national gallery?
I don't deserve to be here with all these geniuses.