Definitions for deserve

deserve de·serve

Spelling: [dih-zurv]
IPA: /dɪˈzɜrv/

Deserve is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 97 anagrams from letters in deserve (deeersv).

Definitions for deserve

verb (used with object)

  1. to merit, be qualified for, or have a claim to (reward, assistance, punishment, etc.) because of actions, qualities, or situation:

verb (used without object)

  1. to be worthy of, qualified for, or have a claim to reward, punishment, recompense, etc.:

Origin of deserve

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 Examples for deserve

In no way, he said, did Brown deserve to die for what began as petty theft.

"Many have had that reputation who do not deserve it," said Robert.

If all be true that is said, Mr. Lovelace cannot deserve you.

The only man in the world, surely, that could offer so much, and deserve so little!

Tavakoli and the scores of other activists, bloggers, journalists and lawyers jailed in Iran deserve our unwavering support.

All of these people, and millions more like them, deserve a little overtime.

They were advised to “try showing a little class” and “[d]ress like you deserve respect, not a spot at a bar.”

And you deserve the best that the Harlowe House girls can give you.

They deserve every penny and more: booking a four week tour is a huge job.

He, with an imperious air, bid me deserve his love, and I should be sure to have it.

Word Value for deserve
Scrable

11

Words with friends

12

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