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| 1. | [ verb ] be worthy or deserving | |
| Synonyms: | merit | |
| Examples: | "You deserve a promotion after all the hard work you have done" |
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| Related terms: | be have_it_coming deservingness | |
| 2. | [ verb ] be worthy of or have a certain rating | |
| Synonyms: | merit rate | |
| Examples: | "This bond rates highly" |
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| Related terms: | be rating | |
| Similar spelling: |
deserved deservedly decurved deserving |
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