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de·served
(dĭ-zûrvd′)adj.
Merited or earned: a richly deserved punishment.
de·serv′ed·ly (-zûr′vĭd-lē) adv.
de·serv′ed·ness n.
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de•served
(dɪˈzɜrvd)adj.
justly or rightly earned; merited.
[1545–55]
de•serv′ed•ly, adv.
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deserved
adjective well-earned, just, right, meet (archaic), fitting, due, fair, earned, appropriate, justified, suitable, merited, proper, warranted, rightful, justifiable, condign his reputation for political skill is well deserved
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