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Deserve (v. t.) To earn by service; to be worthy of (something due, either good or evil); to merit; to be entitled to; as, the laborer deserves his wages; a work of value deserves praise.
Deserve (v. t.) To serve; to treat; to benefit.
Deserve (v. i.) To be worthy of recompense; -- usually with ill or with well.