deserved; deserving
: to be worthy of : merit
deserves another chance
: to be worthy, fit, or suitable for some reward or requital
… have become recognized as they deserve.—
T. S. Eliot
T. S. Eliota worse punishment than he deserved
deserver
noun
Examples of deserve in a Sentence
the team really deserved that victory after the way they played
Recent Examples on the Web
James Craig, a board member who represents District 3, agreed non-certified staff, especially instructional assistants, deserve a higher salary.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 25 July 2025
Parents deserve the ability to make the best choices for their children’s learning needs.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 July 2025
Ethics training deserves the same level of attention.
—Bruce Weinstein, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Too often, we’re expected to bounce back quickly and smile through it, but this grief deserves space.
—Essence, 24 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for deserve
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 25 July 2025
Parents deserve the ability to make the best choices for their children’s learning needs.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 July 2025
Ethics training deserves the same level of attention.
—Bruce Weinstein, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Too often, we’re expected to bounce back quickly and smile through it, but this grief deserves space.
—Essence, 24 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for deserve
Cite this Entry
“Deserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deserve. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share