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re: Is Poverty artificially created? |
Bratzy
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deserve
de⋅serve /dɪˈzɜrv/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [di-zurv] Show IPA verb, -served, -serv⋅ing.
–verb (used with object) 1. to merit, be qualified for, or have a claim to (reward, assistance, punishment, etc.) because of actions, qualities, or situation: to deserve exile; to deserve charity; a theory that deserves consideration.
–verb (used without object) 2. to be worthy of, qualified for, or have a claim to reward, punishment, recompense, etc.: to reward him as he deserves; an idea deserving of study.
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Origin:
1250–1300; ME deserven < AF, OF deservir, L dēservīre to devote oneself to the service of, equiv. to dē- de- + servīre to serve
Related forms:
de⋅serv⋅er, noun
Synonyms:
1. rate, warrant, justify.
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earn
earn1 /ɜrn/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [urn] Show IPA
–verb (used with object) 1. to gain or get in return for one's labor or service: to earn one's living.
2. to merit as compensation, as for service; deserve: to receive more than one has earned.
3. to acquire through merit: to earn a reputation for honesty.
4. to gain as due return or profit: Savings accounts earn interest.
5. to bring about or cause deservedly: His fair dealing earned our confidence.
–verb (used without object) 6. to gain income: securities that earn on a quarterly basis.
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Origin:
bef. 900; ME ern(i)en, OE earnian; akin to OHG arnēn to earn, harvest
Related forms:
earner, noun
Synonyms:
1. procure, make, receive, obtain.
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