Deserved

/dɪˈzɜːvd/ verb

To be entitled to, as a result of past actions; to be worthy to have.

Meaning

  1. (verb) To be entitled to, as a result of past actions; to be worthy to have. “After playing so well, the team really deserved their win.”
  2. (verb) To earn, win.
  3. (verb) To reward, to give in return for service.
  4. (verb) To serve; to treat; to benefit.

Letter breakdown

  • Deserved contains 8 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 5 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 3.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 13.

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What does Deserved mean?

To be entitled to, as a result of past actions; to be worthy to have.

How many letters are in Deserved?

Deserved has 8 letters.

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