deserving
/dɪˈzɜːvɪŋ//dɪˈzɝvɪŋ/
verb
- 1
To be entitled to, as a result of past actions; to be worthy to have.
“After playing so well, the team really deserved their win.”
- 2
To earn, win.
- 3
To reward, to give in return for service.
- 4
To serve; to treat; to benefit.
Synonyms
noun
- 1
Desert, merit
adjective
- 1
Worthy of reward or praise; meritorious
“the deserving poor”
- 2
Meriting, worthy (reward, punishment etc.)
Antonyms
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