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What does deserve mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word deserve? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. To be entitled to, as a result of past actions; to be worthy to have.
  2. (obsolete) To earn, win.
  3. (obsolete) To reward, to give in return for service.
  4. (obsolete) To serve; to treat; to benefit.
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The wireless network does not deserve any less stringent security than the wired network.
The writers and the director deserve to keelhauled because of how they deal with villains.
We started out in South Africa back in April and whoever wins the title will deserve it.
Minority languages such Irish and Asturian deserve official recognition at all levels, nationally and internationally.
I then deserve a reasoned explanation about why it would or wouldn't be beneficial so that I can make my own decisions.
I kind of think certain players deserve a kick at the can in some respect, a chance, but you do have to earn it.

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