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deserved

adjective de·served \-ˈzərvd\

Definition of DESERVED

: of, relating to, or being that which one deserves <a deserved reputation>

— de·served·ly \-ˈzər-vəd-lē, -ˈzərvd-lē\ adverb

— de·served·ness \-ˈzər-vəd-nəs, -ˈzərvd-nəs\ noun

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First Known Use of DESERVED

circa 1552

Related to DESERVED

Synonyms: competent, condign, just, due, fair, justified, merited, right, rightful, warranted

Antonyms: undeserved, undue, unfair, unjust, unjustified, unmerited, unwarranted

Rhymes with DESERVED

decurved, recurved, reserved

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