Commentary: Syntax Includes: NP1[recipient] DESERVE VP NP1[recipient] DESERVE NP2[theme]
Examples:
The fans deserved a chance to see closure to these stories.
Magdi deserved the best songwriter award for her beautiful song!
Who else deserved to represent the Cowboys in the Pro Bowl?
I agree that Apolo and Julianne deserved to win.
Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: deserve.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1
Commentary: Syntax Is: NP1[topic] DESERVE NP2[proposition]
Examples:
The situation deserved a more cautious approach.
I felt bad for the guy, but also felt that the whole thing deserved a laugh.
Many public officials' reputations and actions deserved a thorough airing and discussion.
We must decide if the new perspective and associated actions deserved to be included in future.
Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: Deserving
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1