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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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Adj.1.deserved - properly deserved; "a merited success"
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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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deserved

adjective
Consistent with prevailing or accepted standards or circumstances:
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deserved

adj(wohl)verdient
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