deserve
Translation
to deserve, to merit, to be worthy of
Examples
You deserve a rest after all that work.
You deserve a rest after all that work.
He deserves to be punished for his crime.
He deserves to be punished for his crime.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to be worthy of (sth.) You deserve a holiday.
((to-inf)) to be worthy of doing (sth.) He deserves to win the prize.
Similar Words
Synonyms: merit, earn, warrant
Etymology
From Latin 'deservire' (to serve well), from 'de-' (thoroughly) and 'servire' (to serve).
Memory Tips
If you 'serve' someone well, you 'deserve' a reward.