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