Word Meaning

deserves definition and meaning

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.
v. t. To serve; to treat; to benefit.
v. i. To be worthy of recompense; -- usually with ill or with well.

Crossword clues for deserves

- Be entitled to or worthy of
- Be worthy of
- Earn
- Merit
- To merit
- Warrant
- Merits