Deserve and Deserving

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Deserve verb - To be or make worthy of (as a reward or punishment).

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Deserving is a synonym for deserve. In some cases you can replace term "Deserving" with "Deserve", this verbs are similar.

Deserving adjective - Having sufficient worth or merit to receive one's honor, esteem, or reward.

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Deserve is a synonym for deserving. Sometimes you can use "Deserve" instead a verb "Deserving".

Nearby Words: deserved, deservedly

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