deserve
Have rightly coming
To deserve something is to have earned it through actions or qualities—good or bad.
You can deserve praise, punishment, respect, or blame.
The word implies a moral calculation: behavior produces fitting consequences.
She deserves credit for her work.
He got what he deserved.
They deserve better than this.
Deserving respect or esteem
- qualifiedMeeting necessary standards
- fittingSuitable or proper
- appropriateSuited to circumstance
- suitableProper for purpose
commendable · meritorious · praiseworthy · excellence · virtue · distinction · capable · competent
Just and equal treatment
- equityImpartial treatment or ownership value
- punishmentPenalty for an offense
- retributionPunishment for wrongdoing
- redressCompensation for injury
verdict · sentencing · consequences · accountability · reckoning · comeuppance · recompense · just deserts
Reward for winning
- bonusReward beyond expectation
- compensationPayment for services rendered
- paymentFulfilling a financial obligation
- remunerationPayment for work done
payout · benefit · incentive · trophy · medal · gift · bounty · windfall
Morally proper or entitled
- claimStatement of ownership or truth
- dueOwed or expected
- birthrightEntitlement from origin
- prerogativeExclusive right of office
expectation · demand · inheritance · privilege · access · provision · allocation · benefit
Confirmation of receipt
- appreciationRecognition of worth
- creditRecognition or payment deferral
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- respectRegard with honor
tribute · accolade · commendation · kudos · applause · praise · validation · gratitude
Applied energy toward goals
- laborStrenuous effort; also childbirth
- toilStrenuous, prolonged effort
- sweatMoisture from skin pores
- striveMake sustained effort
achieve · accomplish · dedication · perseverance · diligence · sacrifice · contribution · performance
worthy
Deserving respect or esteem
- qualifiedMeeting necessary standards
- fittingSuitable or proper
- appropriateSuited to circumstance
suitable · commendable · meritorious · praiseworthy · excellence · virtue · distinction · capable · competent · proficient
fairness
Just and equal treatment
- equityImpartial treatment or ownership value
- punishmentPenalty for an offense
- retributionPunishment for wrongdoing
redress · verdict · sentencing · consequences · accountability · reckoning · comeuppance · recompense · just deserts · karma
prize
Reward for winning
- bonusReward beyond expectation
- compensationPayment for services rendered
- paymentFulfilling a financial obligation
remuneration · payout · benefit · incentive · trophy · medal · gift · bounty · windfall · promotion
right
Morally proper or entitled
- claimStatement of ownership or truth
- dueOwed or expected
- birthrightEntitlement from origin
prerogative · expectation · demand · inheritance · privilege · access · provision · allocation · benefit · bequest
acknowledgment
Confirmation of receipt
- appreciationRecognition of worth
- creditRecognition or payment deferral
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
respect · tribute · accolade · commendation · kudos · applause · praise · validation · gratitude · thanks
effort
Applied energy toward goals
strive · achieve · accomplish · dedication · perseverance · diligence · sacrifice · contribution · performance · output
deserveforfeit
Lose through violation
usurp · squander · relinquish · waive · miss
deserveluck into
Acquire by fortunate accident
stumble upon · happen upon · fall into · chance upon · inherit
- desert islandIsolated landmass, no inhabitants
- you deserve itFairly owed to someone
- desert roseTropical succulent with pink flowers
- desert nomadsWanderers of dry wastelands
- desert regionsDry, barren land areas
- desert landscapingDry-climate yard design
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