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Definitions for Deserved
[1] justly or rightly earned; merited: a deserved increase in salary.
[2] to merit, be qualified for, or have a claim to (reward, assistance, punishment, etc.) because of actions, qualities, or situation: to deserve exile; to deserve charity; a theory that deserves consideration.
[3] to be worthy of, qualified for, or have a claim to reward, punishment, recompense, etc.: to reward him as he deserves; an idea deserving of study.
[4] (tr) to be entitled to or worthy of; merit
[5] (intr foll by of ) obsolete to be worthy
Words related to Deserved
proper, rightful, right, fit, appropriate, warranted, fitting, justified, due, equitable, just, suitable
Words nearby Deserved
deserted, deserticolous, desertification, desertion, deserve, deserved, deservedly, deserving, desex, desexualize, deshabille
Origin of Deserved
1250–1300; Middle English deserven < Anglo-French, Old French deservir, Latin dēservīre to devote oneself to the service of, equivalent to dē- de- + servīre to serve
Other words from Deserved
de·serv·ed·ness [dih-zur -vid-nis] /dɪˈzɜr vɪd nɪs/ , noun
half-de·served , adjective
half-de·serv·ed·ness , noun
un·de·served , adjective
well-de·served , adjective
de·serv·er , noun
pre·de·serve , verb (used with object), pre·de·served, pre·de·serv·ing.
Word origin for Deserved
C13: from Old French deservir, from Latin dēservīre to serve devotedly, from de- + servīre to serve
Synonyms for Deserved
earned, proper, rightful, appropriate, fit, fitting, justified, right, warranted, due, equitable, just, suitable