to deserveverb/meˈɾeɾ/mediumme·re·cerPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionTo have a right to something because of merit or value.She deserves a reward for her work.Everyone deserves to be treated with respect.synmeritearnEtymologyDo latim 'merere', que significa 'merecer'.Related wordsmerecimentomerecedormerecível