[{"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["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.Synonyms: justify , warrant , rate"]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used without object)", "List Items": ["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."]}]