deserved

/dɪˈzɜːvd/ /dɪˈzɝvd/

verb

To be entitled to, as a result of past actions; to be worthy to have.

Examples :

"After playing so well, the team really deserved their win."

verb

To earn, win.

Examples :

"After all her hard work studying, she deserved the good grade on the test. "

achievement value moral business

verb

To reward, to give in return for service.

Examples :

"After years of hard work and dedication, she deserved the promotion. "

service job action moral achievement

verb

To serve; to treat; to benefit.

Examples :

"After all her hard work and dedication, Maria deserved the promotion. "

moral value attitude right action achievement

Meanings

Examples :

"After playing so well, the team really deserved their win."

Examples :

"After all her hard work studying, she deserved the good grade on the test. "

Examples :

"After years of hard work and dedication, she deserved the promotion. "

Examples :

"After all her hard work and dedication, Maria deserved the promotion. "

Related Words

benefit noun

An advantage; help or aid from something.

actions noun

Something done so as to accomplish a purpose.

entitled verb

To give a title to.

worthy noun

A distinguished or eminent person

studying verb

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

dedication noun

The act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated.

playing verb

To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.

result noun

That which results; the conclusion or end to which any course or condition of things leads, or which is obtained by any process or operation; consequence or effect.

promotion noun

An advancement in rank or position.

really adverb

In a way or manner that is real, not unreal.

service noun

An act of being of assistance to someone.

reward noun

Something of value given in return for an act.