DESERVE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for DESERVE?

Need another word that means the same as “deserve”? Find 14 synonyms and 30 related words for “deserve” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Deserve” are: merit, earn, warrant, rate, justify, be worthy of, be entitled to, have a right to, have a claim on, be qualified for, be good enough for, well earned, well deserved, warranted

Deserve as a Verb

Definitions of "Deserve" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “deserve” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Be worthy or deserving.
• Do something or have or show qualities worthy of (a reaction which rewards or punishes as appropriate.

Synonyms of "Deserve" as a verb (14 Words)

be entitled to	Form or compose.
be good enough for	Work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function.
be qualified for	Represent, as of a character on stage.
be worthy of	Work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function.
earn	Earn on some commercial or business transaction earn as salary or wages. Through the years she has earned affection and esteem.
have a claim on	Achieve a point or goal.
have a right to	Serve oneself to, or consume regularly.
justify	Adjust the spaces between words. Justify the margins.
merit	Be worthy or deserving. The results have been encouraging enough to merit further investigation.
rate	Assign a standard or value to (something) according to a particular scale. They were asked to rate their ability at different driving manoeuvres.
warrant	Provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action. The vendor warrants the accuracy of the report.
warranted	Show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for.
well deserved	Come up, as of a liquid.
well earned	Come up, as of a liquid.

Usage Examples of "Deserve" as a verb

• We didn't deserve to win.
• You deserve a promotion after all the hard work you have done.
• The referee deserves a pat on the back.

Associations of "Deserve" (30 Words)

acclaim	Praise enthusiastically and publicly. She has won acclaim for her commitment to democracy.
admire	Look at (something impressive or attractive) with pleasure. I admire your courage.
applaud	Clap one’s hands or shout after performances to indicate approval. His speech was loudly applauded.
award	An amount of money given as an official payment, compensation, or grant. He criticized the awarding of compensation by the court.
blame	Put or pin the blame on. The police laid the blame on the driver.
comeuppance	An outcome (good or bad) that is well deserved. He got his comeuppance in the end.
commend	Present as suitable for approval or acceptance recommend. Most one roomed flats have little to commend them.
commendable	Deserving praise. He showed commendable restraint.
compliment	Say something to someone that expresses praise. She paid me an enormous compliment.
deservedly	In the way that is deserved; rightfully. They are top of the league and deservedly so.
deserving	(often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way. A deserving cause.
desirable	A desirable person or thing. A desirable job.
exalt	Praise, glorify, or honor. This naturally exalts the peasant above his brethren in the same rank of society.
extol	Praise, glorify, or honor. Extol the virtues of one s children.
glorify	Praise glorify or honor. A football video glorifying violence.
justly	In accordance with moral or social standards. We can justly be proud of our achievements.
kudos	Compliments or congratulations. Kudos to everyone who put the event together.
laud	Praise (a person or their achievements) highly. All glory laud and honour to Thee Redeemer King.
laudable	Worthy of high praise. Laudable motives of improving housing conditions.
merit	Be worthy or deserving. Composers of outstanding merit.
merited	Properly deserved. A merited success.
meritorious	(of an action or claim) likely to succeed on the merits of the case. Meritorious conduct.
praise	The expression of approval or admiration for someone or something. He always appreciated praise for his work.
praiseworthy	Deserving approval and admiration. A significant and praiseworthy increase in computer intelligence.
precious	Obviously contrived to charm. There is precious little time left.
priceless	So precious that its value cannot be determined. Darling you re priceless.
respectable	Regarded by society to be good, proper, or correct. A perfectly respectable pair of pyjamas.
rightly	In accordance with justice or what is morally right. He was rightly considered the greatest singer of his time.
valued	Considered to be important or beneficial; cherished. Triple valued.
worthy	Worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse. Behavior worthy of reprobation.