deserved
adjective
[ dɪˈzəːvd ]
• rightfully earned because of something done or qualities shown; merited.
• "a deserved standing ovation"
deserve
verb
• do something or have or show qualities worthy of (a reaction which rewards or punishes as appropriate).
• "the referee deserves a pat on the back"
Similar:
merit,
earn,
warrant,
rate,
justify,
be worthy of,
be entitled to,
have a right to,
have a claim on,
be qualified for,
be good enough for,
well earned,
well deserved,
earned,
merited,
warranted,
justified,
justifiable,
rightful,
due,
right,
just,
fair,
fitting,
appropriate,
suitable,
proper,
reasonable,
apt,
condign,
meet,
Origin:
Middle English: from Old French deservir, from Latin deservire ‘serve well or zealously’.
