Deservedly gain (4)

I believe the answer is:

earn

(Other definitions for earn that I've seen before include "Deserve; get paid" , "Secure" , "Make; deserve" , "Merit through work or endeavour" , "Gain credit from" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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