deserve
//dɪˈzɜːv//
Verb
deserveInfinitive
deservePresent tense
deservedPast tense
deservedPast participle
deservingPresent participle
deservesThird-person singular
1
to be worthy of or have a right to something, especially as a result of one's actions or qualities
She deserves a promotion for all her hard work.
2
to merit or earn something (whether positive or negative) through one's behavior or characteristics
She deserves recognition for all her hard work.