DESERVE - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Verb
be worthy or deserving
Example: You deserve a promotion after all the hard work you have done
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🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "deserve" comes from Latin dēserviō. It started in Old French deservir. Then it appeared in Middle English deserven.
🧩 Fun Fact
Words that pass through many languages often accumulate layers of meaning from each culture.