Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word If someone has earned something, whether it's good or bad, due to their actions or qualities.
Deserve
/dɪˈzɜːv/Synonyms:
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Examples:
You deserve a break after all your hard work.She feels she deserves an apology for the mistake.
Etymology:
The word deserve originates from the Middle English deserven, derived from Old French deservir, originating from Latin deservire, which means to serve well or be worthy of.
Usage Statistics:
54 mentions per 1 million words 
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