deserve
/dɪˈzɜːrv/
de · serve
dɪ · ˈzɜːrv
English Definition
v. be worthy of
Significado en Español
merecer
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
xứng đáng, đáng được
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Example Sentence
You deserve a reward.
你值得奖励。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
de(enhance)+serve(service)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “deserve”:
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A
require
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B
merit
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C
describe
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D
ignore
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B — merit.
“deserve” means v. be worthy of
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
After working so hard all year, you truly ______ a long vacation.
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A
reject
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B
waste
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C
lose
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D
deserve
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D — deserve.
“deserve” means v. be worthy of
Common questions about “deserve”
What does “deserve” mean?
deserve — v. be worthy of. In Chinese: 值得，应得.
How do you pronounce “deserve”?
deserve is pronounced /dɪˈzɜːrv/. It breaks into 2 syllables: de · serve.
How do you use “deserve” in a sentence?
You deserve a reward. (你值得奖励。)
What are synonyms for “deserve”?
merit, earn — all close in meaning to deserve (v. be worthy of).
Is “deserve” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. deserve appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “deserve”?
de(enhance)+serve(service)
