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deserve
deserve
Meaning of deserve
English
to have earned something good or bad because of your actions
Deutsch
etwas Gutes oder Schlechtes aufgrund des eigenen Handelns zu Recht bekommen
Pronunciation
British English
/dɪˈzɜːv/
American English
/dɪˈzɝːv/
deserve with German translation
deserve usage examples
🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German
You deserve praise for your help.
Du verdienst ein Lob für deine Hilfe.
🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German
She deserves a second chance.
Sie verdient eine zweite Chance.
deserve synonyms
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What's the difference between deserve, earn, and merit
ENShe earned their respect by working hard.
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🇬🇧English
merit
Deserve; formal.
rare word
ENThe idea merits further discussion.
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What does deserve mean?
to have earned something good or bad because of your actions
How do you pronounce deserve?
deserve is pronounced [dɪˈzɜːv].
How is deserve used in a sentence?
Du verdienst ein Lob für deine Hilfe. Translation: You deserve praise for your help.
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