deserve (verb)
To deserve something means that you have earned it or are worthy of it, either because of your actions, qualities, or the situation. It implies that something is due to you, whether it's a reward, punishment, or a certain kind of treatment.
Think of 'DE-SERVE' as 'Doing Excellent SERVice.' If you do excellent service, you deserve a reward!
I am deserving a holiday. → I deserve a holiday.
He deserves to the award. → He deserves the award.
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