Deserved

verb

/dɪˈzɜːvd/

Word Frequency: 4.7

Definitions

1.verbTo be entitled to, as a result of past actions; to be worthy to have.

"After playing so well, the team really deserved their win."

2.verbTo earn, win.

3.verbTo reward, to give in return for service.

4.verbTo serve; to treat; to benefit.

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