deserved
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Synonyms:
merited, earned, justified, warranted, meet Collocations, appropriate Collocations, suitable Collocations, equitable, right Collocations, rightful, proper Collocations, fitting Collocations, just Collocations, due Collocations, well-deserved, fit Collocations, well-earned, hard-earned, worthy Collocations, defensible, called for, fair Collocations, fair and square
Antonyms:
undeserved, undue Collocations, excessive, unjustified, unfair Collocations, unjust, unwarranted, unmerited, inordinate
deserve
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Sense: Verb: be worthy of
Synonyms:
merit Collocations, be worthy of, earn Collocations, warrant Collocations, call for, be deserving of, earn as due compensation, lay claim to, have the right to, be given your due, be entitled to, rate Collocations, have it coming, be due
Antonyms:
not deserve, not be entitled to, be unworthy of, not be worthy of