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deserved

UK
/dɪˈzɜːvd/
US
/dɪˈzɜrvd/

Translations

deservedadjective
more deserved
Comp.
most deserved
Super.
UK
/dɪˈzɜːvd/
US
/dɪˈzɜrvd/
She received a deserved promotion after years of hard work.
Elle a reçu une promotion méritée après des années de travail acharné.
Synonyms
due
warranted
justified
earned
merited
deserveverb

deserved

Past Simple

deserved
Past Simple
deserved
Past Participle
deserving
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈzɜːv/
US
/dɪˈzɜrv/
After all his hard work, he deserves a promotion.
Après tout son travail acharné, il mérite une promotion.
Additional translations
être digne deSoutenu ou littéraire; exprime souvent une valeur morale ou une appréciation méritée.
Synonyms
earn
be entitled to
justify
warrant
merit

Definitions

deservedadjective
Rightfully earned or merited.
She received a deserved promotion after years of hard work.
deserveverb
To be worthy of, qualified for, or have a claim to something, usually a reward or punishment, based on actions or qualities.
After all his hard work, he deserves a promotion.
To have earned or be entitled to (something) because of one’s actions, qualities, or situation.
The team deserves credit for its consistent performance.
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