Deserve and Earned

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

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Earned and deserve are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Earned" with "Deserve", this verbs are similar.

Earned adjective - Gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action.

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Deserve and earned are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deserve" instead a verb "Earned".

Nearby Words: earn, earning, earner

Much like in the Band of Brothers example, if someone has earned a derogatory or embarrassing nickname while serving in the military, they probably have done something to deserve it.

Source: Embarrassing Nickname
He wasn't anyone Fett recognized and he definitely wasn't a Mandalorian—he didn't deserve the armor, he hadn't earned the right to wear it...he just used it because he thought it looked cool.

Source: Berserk Button / Comics

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