Deserve (verb)

1. To be worthy of something; to have earned it through one's actions or qualities.
2. To be entitled to something as a result of one's actions or qualities.
3. To have a rightful claim to something; to be in a position to receive something.
4. To be qualified for something; to be capable of achieving or fulfilling something.
5. To be fit or suitable for something.

Origin:

From middle english *deserven, from old french deservir, from latin dēserviō (“i serve zealously; i merit”), from de- + servo (“i serve”).

Examples:

1. She deserves a promotion for her hard work.
2. After all his hard work, he deserved to win the championship.
3. I deserve an explanation for what happened.
4. He deserves to be recognized for his contributions.
5. She deserves a break after all the stress she's been under.