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deserve

/dɪˈzɜːv/
verb
  1. To be entitled to, as a result of past actions; to be worthy to have.

    "After playing so well, the team really deserved their win."

  2. To earn, win.

  3. To reward, to give in return for service.

Synonymsmerit

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