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Antonyms for deserve

Grammar : Verb
Spell : dih-zurv
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈzɜrv


Definition of deserve

Origin :
  • early 13c., from Old French deservir (Modern French desservir) "deserve, be worthy of, earn, merit," from Latin deservire "serve well," from de- "completely" (see de-) + servire "to serve" (see serve). From "be entitled to because of good service" (a sense found in Late Latin), meaning generalized c.1300 to "be worthy of." Related: Deserved; deserving.
  • verb be entitled to
Example sentences :
  • "Many have had that reputation who do not deserve it," said Robert.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • If all be true that is said, Mr. Lovelace cannot deserve you.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • The only man in the world, surely, that could offer so much, and deserve so little!
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • He, with an imperious air, bid me deserve his love, and I should be sure to have it.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • And you deserve the best that the Harlowe House girls can give you.
  • Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower
  • They were not fonder of the lock-up than are most boys who deserve that punishment.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • What he had done to deserve it was beyond his comprehension.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • My ambition was excited to deserve his friendship, and to accomplish his predictions.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • Well does he deserve it, for no man ever had a narrower chance for his life.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • "Monsieur, my prayer is to deserve my bonheur," said Monsieur Giraud.
  • Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

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