How can I use the word "deserve"?
Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
"Deserve" means to have earned something; to do something that shows that one is worthy of a reward or sometimes even a punishment. You can use the word "deserve" in every day conversations. Here are a couple of example sentences to help get you started! Ex: I don't deserve the award. Ex: She deserves praise and admiration for what she does at her school. Ex: I don't think he deserves to go on the trip. Ex: We deserve an explanation for what happened.