Deserve

usgb/dɪˈzɜːrv/
verb

To have earned or to be given something because of the way you have behaved or the qualities you have.

After all that hard work, you deserve a break.
Visual representation of "deserve" - To have earned or to be given something because of the way you have behaved or the qualities you have

Often appears as...

  • deserve a chance
  • deserve a break
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Positive Actions

Used when someone has done something good that earns a reward or recognition.

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After volunteering tirelessly, she truly deserved the community award.
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Earned Reward

Stresses that something good is an earned outcome, not just given freely.

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He studied daily for the exam and deserved his excellent grades.
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Cultural Nuance

In different cultures, what people deserve may vary, depending on societal values.

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In some cultures, completing a rite of passage deserves celebration.
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