DESERVE


Meaning of DESERVE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ dɪˈzə:v ]

v.tr. (often foll. by to + infin.) show conduct or qualities worthy of (reward, punishment, etc.) (deserves to be imprisoned; deserves a prize). ødeserve well (or ill) of be worthy of good (or bad) treatment at the hands of (deserves well of the electorate). øødeservedly adv. deservedness n. deserver n. [ME f. OF deservir f. L deservire (as DE-, servire serve)]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.