deserves
Is entitled to
Deserves is the third-person singular of deserve—to be worthy of something, whether reward or punishment.
Someone who works hard deserves recognition; someone who commits a crime deserves punishment.
The word implies a moral or logical connection between action and outcome: She deserves better, He got what he deserved.
Gained by effort
- worthyDeserving respect or esteem
- meritedRightfully earned or warranted
- warrantedProperly justified or sanctioned
- justifiedShown to be right
entitled · qualified · commendable · praiseworthy · excellence · virtue · distinguished · accomplishment
Reward for winning
- trophyAward for winning
- medalMetal honor token
- bonusReward beyond expectation
- incentiveReward encouraging action
gift · bounty · scholarship · grant · benefit · promotion · raise · compensation
Penalty for an offense
- retributionPunishment for wrongdoing
- penaltyPunishment for wrongdoing
- comeuppanceDeserved punishment or rebuke
- fatePredetermined course of events
karma · justice · accountability · judgment · sentence · condemnation · payback · dues
Recognition or payment deferral
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
- appreciationRecognition of worth
- tributeOffering of respect
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
respect · kudos · praise · accolade · commendation · applause · thanks · gratitude
Fair treatment under law
- equityImpartial treatment or ownership value
- fairnessJust and equal treatment
- redressCompensation for injury
- remedyCurative treatment or fix
vindication · exoneration · acquittal · due process · righteousness · impartiality · restitution · reparation
Morally proper or entitled
- claimStatement of ownership or truth
- privilegeExclusive right or benefit
- birthrightEntitlement from origin
- dueOwed or expected
prerogative · inheritance · legacy · share · portion · allotment · allocation · provision
earned
Gained by effort
- worthyDeserving respect or esteem
- meritedRightfully earned or warranted
- warrantedProperly justified or sanctioned
justified · entitled · qualified · commendable · praiseworthy · excellence · virtue · distinguished · accomplishment · achievement
prize
Reward for winning
incentive · gift · bounty · scholarship · grant · benefit · promotion · raise · compensation · payment
punishment
Penalty for an offense
- retributionPunishment for wrongdoing
- penaltyPunishment for wrongdoing
- comeuppanceDeserved punishment or rebuke
fate · karma · justice · accountability · judgment · sentence · condemnation · payback · dues · reckoning
credit
Recognition or payment deferral
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
- appreciationRecognition of worth
- tributeOffering of respect
honor · respect · kudos · praise · accolade · commendation · applause · thanks · gratitude · salute
justice
Fair treatment under law
- equityImpartial treatment or ownership value
- fairnessJust and equal treatment
- redressCompensation for injury
remedy · vindication · exoneration · acquittal · due process · righteousness · impartiality · restitution · reparation · consideration
right
Morally proper or entitled
- claimStatement of ownership or truth
- privilegeExclusive right or benefit
- birthrightEntitlement from origin
due · prerogative · inheritance · legacy · share · portion · allotment · allocation · provision · endowment
- you deserve itFairly owed to someone
- richly deserved
- deserving poorNeedy judged morally fit
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