deserve
Translation
to merit, to be worthy of, to earn
Examples
You deserve a reward for your hard work.
You deserve a reward for your hard work.
He deserves to know the truth.
He deserves to know the truth.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to be worthy of (sth.) You deserve a reward.
((to-inf)) to be worthy of doing (sth.) He deserves to know the truth.
Similar Words
Synonyms: merit, earn, be worthy of; Antonyms: forfeit, lose
Etymology
From Old French 'deservir', from Latin 'de-' (completely) + 'servire' (to serve). It means 'to serve zealously'.
Memory Tips
Think 'DE-SERVE'. If you SERVE someone well, you DEserve a reward for your service.